research Topical ALA-Photodynamic Therapy for Acne Can Induce Apoptosis of Sebocytes and Down-Regulate Their TLR-2 and TLR-4 Expression
ALA-photodynamic therapy helps reduce acne by causing acne cell death and lowering certain skin protein levels.
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research The Mesenchymal Niche of the Hair Follicle Induces Regeneration by Releasing Primed Progenitors from Inhibitory Effects of Quiescent Stem Cells
The study found that a specific area of the hair follicle helps start hair growth by reducing the blocking effects on certain cells and controlling growth signals.
research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome
The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
research Tacrolimus in Dermatology
Tacrolimus is effective for various skin conditions with fewer side effects than cyclosporine.
research Presentation of a Meningioma in a Transwoman After Nine Years of Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Intake: Case Report and Literature Review
A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
research Regulation of VDR by ΔNp63α Is Associated with Inhibition of Cell Invasion
ΔNp63α helps control a protein that stops cancer cells from spreading.
research Alefacept for Alopecia Areata
Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.
research Oral Syphilis: Report of Three Cases and Characterization of the Inflammatory Cells
The document concludes that recognizing oral lesions is important for diagnosing syphilis.
research Follow-Up of Adverse Drug Reactions from Peginterferon Alfa-2b—Ribavirin Therapy
Peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C can cause serious side effects, some different from those reported in clinical trials.
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.
research Hair Removal Using an Nd:YAG Laser System
Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
research Chemotherapy of Psoriasis and Other Skin Disorders with Oral Retinoids
Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
research Keratinocyte Stem Cells but Not Melanocyte Stem Cells Are the Primary Target for Radiation-Induced Hair Graying
Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
research Pharmacologic Modulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
research Endocrinological Evaluation and Hormonal Therapy for Women with Difficult Acne
Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.
research Teriflunomide in Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
research Meis1 Regulates Epidermal Stem Cells and Is Required for Skin Tumorigenesis
Meis1 is crucial for skin health and tumor development.
research Interaction of Chronic Ethanol Exposure and Finasteride: Sex and Strain Differences
Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal effects, especially in female mice.
research Aging in the Male Face: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors
Male faces age with more wrinkles and hair loss, influenced by both body changes and environmental factors.
research Interaction Between Stem Cell Factor and Endothelin-1: Effects on Melanogenesis in Human Skin Xenografts
SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
research Alopecia in Association with Malignancy: A Review
Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
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 A Comparison of Minoxidil and Hydralazine in Non-Azotemic Hypertensives
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure more effectively but has more side effects, so try hydralazine first.
research Adverse Health Effects of Androgen Use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Minoxidil 5 mg Once Daily in the Treatment of Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: An Open-Label and Global Photographic Assessment
Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.
research Interventions for Morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Bilateral Half-Head Comparison of 1% Anthralin Ointment in Children with Alopecia Areata
1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
research Hair Growth Promotion Activity and Its Mechanism of Polygonum Multiflorum
Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
research Analysis of Quantitative Changes in Hair Growth During Treatment With Chemotherapy or Tamoxifen in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Cohort Study
Chemotherapy causes hair loss starting soon after treatment begins and recovers about 3 months after ending, while tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair growth.
research Nutrition and the Deleterious Side Effects of Nutritional Supplements
Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.