research Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
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research Minoxidil: Hope for the Bald?
Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency: Is There a Genotype-Phenotype Correlation? A Review
No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
research Self-Microemulsifying Systems of Finasteride with Enhanced Oral Bioavailability: Multivariate Statistical Evaluation, Characterization, Spray-Drying and In Vivo Studies in Human Volunteers
Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
research Combination of Herbal Extracts and Platelet-Rich Plasma Induced Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation: Involvement of ERK and Akt Pathways
Herbal extracts and platelet-rich plasma together may help increase hair growth by making certain cells grow more, through specific cell growth pathways.
research Cellular Senescence in Tissue Repair: Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Cell aging can be both good and bad for tissue repair.
research Microencapsulated Cell Tracking
Microencapsulation helps protect and track therapeutic cells, showing promise for treating various diseases, but more work is needed to improve the technology.
research Hair Restoration Surgery: The State of the Art
Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.
research Hair Loss in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Regenerative Medicine Meets Mathematical Modelling: Developing Symbiotic Relationships
Mathematical modeling can improve regenerative medicine by predicting biological processes and optimizing therapy development.
research Phototrichogram Analysis of Japanese Female Subjects with Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss
Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
research Dissecting Microscope Versus Magnifying Loupes with Transillumination in the Preparation of Follicular Unit Grafts
Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
research Complications in Hair-Restoration Surgery
Hair restoration surgery can have complications; success depends on patient education, careful planning, and proper execution.
research Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus: Review on the Entity and Therapeutic Approach
Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
research Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation Meeting, May 2016: Progress Towards the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.
research Hair and Nail Relationship: A Comparative Study
Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
research Prevention and Treatment of Adverse Effects Related to Chemotherapy for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Nurses are crucial in managing chemotherapy side effects for ovarian cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
research Menstrual Disorders: Comprehensive Overview and Diagnostic Approaches
The document says menstruation is important for women's health, discusses menstrual disorders, and suggests personalized treatment options.
research Salvage of Post-Cranioplasty Implant Exposure Using Free Tissue Transfer
Free tissue transfer is highly effective for fixing exposed implants after skull surgery.
research Considerations in Genetic Counseling of Transgender Patients: Cultural Competencies and Altered Disease Risk Profiles
Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
research Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris: Clinicopathologic Study of Four New Cases and a Review of the Literature
Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
research Case 21-2012
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
research A New Label-Free Screen for Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Using LC-MS
Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
research Alopecia in IL-10-Deficient Mouse Pups Is c-Kit-Dependent and Can Be Triggered by Iron Deficiency
Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
research Correcting Problems in Hair Restoration Surgery: An Update
New techniques in hair restoration surgery can fix unnatural results from old methods, improving patient self-esteem.
research Tamoxifen-Induced Female Androgenetic Alopecia in a Patient with Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen caused hair loss in a 52-year-old woman.
research Analytical Chemistry Studying Historical Pharmaceuticals and Health Care Formulations
Analytical chemistry helps understand the makeup and use of ancient medicines, but it's complex and challenging.
research Anti-Inflammatory, Thrombolytic, and Hair-Growth Promoting Activity of the n-Hexane Fraction of the Methanol Extract of Leea Indica Leaves
The leaf extract of Leea indica may reduce inflammation, dissolve blood clots, and promote hair growth.
research Current Concepts and Translational Uses of Platelet-Rich Plasma Biotechnology
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for tissue repair and immune response, but more research is needed to fully understand it and optimize its use.