research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
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research Specific Receptor Detection by a Functional Keratinocyte Growth Factor-Immunoglobulin Chimera
A new protein was made to detect specific skin cell growth receptors and worked in normal skin but not in skin cancer cells.
research Matriptase Activation and Shedding with HAI-1 Induced by Steroid Sex Hormones in Human Prostate Cancer Cells, but Not in Breast Cancer Cells
Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
research Dermal White Adipose Tissue: A Newly Recognized Layer of Skin Innate Defense
Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
research RU 58841, A New Specific Topical Antiandrogen: A Candidate of Choice for the Treatment of Acne, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Hirsutism
RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Design and Synthesis of Novel Androgen Receptor Antagonists with Sterically Bulky Icosahedral Carboranes
New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.
research PNU 157706, A Novel Dual Type I and II 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Plasma C19 Steroid Sulfate Levels and Indices of Androgen Bioavailability in Female Pattern Androgenic Alopecia
Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.
research Traditional Anticoagulants and Hair Loss: A Role for Direct Oral Anticoagulants? A Review of the Literature
Some new oral anticoagulants may also cause hair loss and might not be better than traditional ones for preventing hair loss.
research Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Serum Gonadotropins in Normal Men
Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.
research Necrosis of the Donor Site After Hair Restoration With Follicular Unit Extraction: A Case Report
A patient had skin tissue death at the hair removal site after a hair transplant, which was treated with surgery.
research Lack of a Gonadal or Adrenal Androgenic Mechanism for the Hypertrichosis Produced by Diazoxide, Phenytoin, and Minoxidil
These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.
research Molecular Interactions of New Pregnenedione Derivatives
The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
research Plasma Androsterone/Epiandrosterone Sulfates as Markers of 5α-Reductase Activity: Effect of Finasteride in Normal Men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
research Structure and Hair Follicle-Specific Expression of Genes Encoding the Rat High Sulfur Protein B2 Family
The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.
research Combination of an Antiandrogen and a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor: A Further Step Towards Total Androgen Blockade?
Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.
research Salivary Testosterone Levels in Infertile Men
Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.
research Serum C-19 Steroid Sulphates in Females with Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
research Antinociceptive Activity of Adiantum Capillus in Experimental Animals
Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.
research Post-Treatment Management of Breast Cancer and Other Conditions: Expert Advice from 1969
Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
research Inhibitory Effects of Tripterygium Wilfordii Multiglycoside on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats
Tripterygium wilfordii multiglycoside effectively reduced prostate enlargement in rats without harmful effects.
research Targeted Overexpression of the Angiogenesis Inhibitor Thrombospondin-1 in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Prevents Ultraviolet-B-Induced Angiogenesis and Cutaneous Photo-Damage
Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.
research A Novel Preparation Method for Silicone Oil Nanoemulsions and Its Application for Coating Hair with Silicone
A new method improves silicone oil coating on hair, enhancing moisture and lubrication.
research Can We Teach Old Drugs New Tricks? Repurposing Neuropharmacological Drugs for Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Old neuropharmacological drugs might be effective for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research Ameliorative Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Physiological Skin Aging and Its Sex Difference in Mice
Tranexamic acid reduces skin aging more in female mice.
research Effects of Acanthus Ebracteatus Vahl Extract and Verbascoside on Human Dermal Papilla and Murine Macrophage
Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Models for the Development of Hair Growth Materials by Regulating the β-Catenin Signaling Pathways
The research found a way to develop hair growth materials by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
research Permeant Lipophilicity and Vehicle Composition Influence Accumulation of Dyes in Hair Follicles of Human Skin
Lipophilic dyes accumulate more in hair follicles when delivered with surfactant-propylene glycol solutions.