research The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Issue 8 2012
The issue included new and updated reviews on various health interventions, with significant findings on weight loss, psychological therapies, cancer treatment, and more.
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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in women that affects health and fertility.
research Biomarker Development for PCOS Diagnosis
Creating specific biological indicators is important for early detection and treatment of PCOS.
research Minimizing Injury to the Donor Area in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Harvesting
Using normal saline in vertical extraction for hair transplants reduces donor area injury more than acute extraction.
research An Update on Plants for Hair Growth Promoting Activities
Some plants like Eclipta alba, Nardostachys jatamansi, and Rumex japonicus may help hair growth.
research Topical Calcipotriol Mixed with Topical Steroid Versus Topical Steroid Alone in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Restoration
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a promising treatment for hair loss, believed to extend the life cycle of hair follicles and prevent their shrinkage.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Normal Population According to the Rotterdam Criteria Versus Revised Criteria Including Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.
research Reproductive Outcomes of Female Patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.
research Commentary: Hair Transplantation and Female Hairlines
Different women have various natural hairline shapes, and understanding this is important for designing hair transplants.
research Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
research Hyaluronic Acid Filler for the Lips and Perioral Area
Hyaluronic acid fillers are a safe and popular choice for enhancing lips, with manageable side effects and complications.
research Patent Evaluation: Δ-4,6-Steroids as Potent 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
research Risk of Acute Pancreatitis in Users of Finasteride
Finasteride doesn't raise acute pancreatitis risk.
research Morpho-Regulation of Ectodermal Organs
Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.
research Finasteride Treatment and Male Breast Cancer: A Register-Based Cohort Study in Four Nordic Countries
Finasteride use may increase the risk of male breast cancer.
research Alopecia Due to Seroxat Therapy
Stopping Seroxat (paroxetine) treatment ended hair loss in a woman.
research Alopecia in Crash Dieters
Crash dieting can cause temporary hair loss due to not getting enough energy for hair growth.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Weight Loss and Therapy With Chorionic Gonadotropin
A woman's significant hair loss was linked to rapid weight loss and hormone injections.
research Colchicine Therapy for Psoriasis
Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Chronic Alcoholism: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Centre in South India
Chronic alcoholics most commonly experience skin infections.
research Temporary Hair Removal by Low Fluence Photoepilation: Histological Study on Biopsies and Cultured Human Hair Follicles
Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
research The Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Conditioned Medium Gel on Burn Wound Healing in Rats
The mesenchymal stem cell-conditioned medium gel improved burn healing and hair growth in rats better than other treatments.
research Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders
Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.
research Lymphoid Enhancer-Binding Factor-1 Interacts with the DNA-Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor
LEF1 interacts with Vitamin D Receptor, affecting hair follicle regeneration and this could be linked to hair loss conditions.
research Improvement of Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Alopecia Universalis During Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Case Report
Tofacitinib treatment significantly improved a patient's psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia universalis.
research Significance of the S100A4 Protein in Psoriasis
The S100A4 protein is more common in psoriatic skin and could be a target for treating psoriasis.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Chronic Alcoholism in Cases Attending Rural Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Half of the people with alcohol dependency in the study had liver disease and skin issues like seborrheic dermatitis, which are important signs of alcohol abuse.
research Effect of Topical Application of Oils of Amla, Coconut, Sarson, and Samsol on Growth of Rabbit's Hair and Sheep Wool
No clear conclusion available.
research Ancient Genomes Reveal the Evolutionary History and Origin of Cashmere-Producing Goats in China
Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.