research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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research The Endocrine System and Hair Growth in the Rat
Male rats grow hair faster than females, and certain hormones can slow or slightly increase hair growth, but not significantly beyond natural rates.
research Continued Improvement in Pressure-Flow Parameters in Men Receiving Finasteride for 2 Years
Finasteride improves urinary function in men for 2 years.
research Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Investigation of Aging Effects in Human Hair Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Aging makes hair thinner and rougher, with less clear edges.
research The Effects of Minoxidil on Pulmonary and Systemic Hemodynamics in Hypertensive Men
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.
research Human Papillomavirus E6/E7 Oncogenes Promote Mouse Ear Regeneration by Increasing the Rate of Wound Re-Epithelization and Epidermal Growth
HPV genes in mice improve ear tissue healing by speeding up skin growth and repair.
research Phototrichogram Analysis of Normal Scalp Hair Characteristics with Aging
Hair gets thinner and grayer with age, and density decreases more in men on top and in women on top and back.
research Antiandrogenic Activities of Glycyrrhiza Glabra in Male Rats
Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.
research QR 678 and QR678 Neo vs PRP—A Randomized, Comparative, Prospective Study
QR678 treatments were more effective and comfortable for male hair loss than PRP treatments.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Exerts Neuroprotection Against Ischemic Brain Injury in Aged Male Rats
Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.
research Evidence of Hair Loss After Subacute Exposure to 2-Chloroethyl Ethyl Sulfide, a Mustard Analog, and Beneficial Effects of N-Acetylcysteine
Mustard gas exposure causes hair loss, but treating with N-acetylcysteine can prevent it.
research Safety and Effectiveness of Juvéderm Ultra Plus Injectable Gel in Correcting Severe Nasolabial Folds in Chinese Subjects
Juvéderm Ultra Plus is safe and effective for treating severe nasolabial folds in Chinese subjects.
research Effects of Mycorrhizal Fungi on Plant Growth, Nutrient Absorption, and Phytohormone Levels in Tea Under Shading Conditions
Mycorrhizal fungi and shading improve tea plant growth and nutrient uptake by changing hormone levels and gene expression.
research Preventive Effects of Monascus on Androgen-Related Diseases: Androgenetic Alopecia, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and Prostate Cancer
Monascus helps prevent baldness, prostate issues, and may be a natural alternative to medications.
research Androgenic Alopecia: A Counterproductive Outcome of the Anabolic Effect of Androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
research Effect of Equilibrium pH on the Structure and Properties of Bleach-Damaged Human Hair Fibers
Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.
research Carboxytherapy in Aesthetic Medicine
Carboxytherapy can improve skin conditions with few side effects, but results may vary and are not guaranteed.
research Patient-Controlled Expansion: Applying a New Technique to Breast Reconstruction
The new patient-controlled expansion technique for breast reconstruction is safe, efficient, and cost-effective.
research Cell-Enriched Autologous Fat Grafts to Follicular Niche Improves Hair Regrowth in Early Androgenetic Alopecia
Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
research Influence of Chemical Straightening on the Stability of Drugs of Abuse in Hair
Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
research Self-Assembled Chitosan Nanoparticles for Percutaneous Delivery of Caffeine: Preparation, Characterization, and In Vitro Release Studies
Chitosan nanoparticles are promising for sustained caffeine delivery through the skin.
research The Microanatomy of Human Skin in Aging
Aging skin shows thinner layers, fewer hair follicles, and new biomarkers like increased space between cells and smaller sebaceous glands.
research Safety of Whole-Body Abrogation of the TRF1 Shelterin Protein in Wild-Type and Cancer-Prone Mouse Models
Deleting the Trf1 protein in mice is safe and may help prevent cancer without major side effects.
research Alopecia Areata: Hyperactivity of the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Is a Myth?
The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.
research Effects of a New Topical Treatment Containing Several Hair Growth Promoters in Women with Early Female Pattern Hair Loss
New treatment reduces hair shedding and increases hair density in women with early hair loss.
research Protective Role of Nigella Sativa in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Black seed oil significantly protects against hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Complications of Liver Transplantation: A Perioperative Perspective
Liver transplant can lead to neurological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and renal complications, with older patients facing higher risks.
research Inhibition of the Pro-Oxidant Effects of Benoxaprofen on Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes by Retinol Acetate In Vitro
Retinol acetate can reduce the harmful effects of the drug benoxaprofen on white blood cells.
research Impact of Cernitin on Induced Chronic Prostatitis in Animal Model for Understanding Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.