research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
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research Drug Repurposing: Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects, and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
research Skin Permeability and Transdermal Delivery Route of 50-nm Indomethacin-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles
50-nm nanoparticles are better at penetrating skin and targeting hair follicles for drug delivery than 100-nm ones.
research Dietary Glucoraphanin Prevents the Onset of Psychosis in Adult Offspring After Maternal Immune Activation
Eating glucoraphanin can help prevent psychosis in offspring whose mothers had immune system activation.
research Effect of Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Recalcitrant to Finasteride
Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
research Increased Levels of Prostaglandin-Like Material in Canine Blood During Arterial Hypotension Produced by Hydralazine, Dihydralazine, and Minoxidil
These drugs raise prostaglandin-like material in dog blood, possibly causing blood vessel widening.
research Long-Term Oral Administration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Attenuates Erectile Function by Inhibiting Autophagy and Promoting Apoptosis of Smooth Muscle Cells in Corpus Cavernosum of Aged Rats
Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
research Quantification of Reproductive Hormones in Hair of Captive Adult Brown Bears and Their Application as Indicators of Sex and Reproductive State
Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Hair Follicle Transplantation on Scar Tissue
Hair follicle transplantation can hide scars but often needs more than one surgery for better results.
research Complications of Subcutaneous Contraception: A Review
Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.
research Neonatal Finasteride Induces Anxiogenic-Like Profile and Deteriorates Passive Avoidance in Adulthood After Intrahippocampal Neurosteroid Administration
Finasteride given to baby rats causes anxiety-like behavior and worsens learning from punishment in adult rats.
research Cognitive Effects of Testosterone and Finasteride Administration in Older Hypogonadal Men
Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
research Insulin Resistance and Its Relationship with High Molecular Weight Adiponectin in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and a Maternal History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Teens with PCOS and a mom with PCOS have higher insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels, which could signal early metabolic problems.
research Finasteride Inhibits the Disease-Modifying Activity of Progesterone in the Hippocampus Kindling Model of Epileptogenesis
Finasteride worsens seizures in epilepsy rats and speeds up epileptogenesis in mice.
research The Anxiolytic Effect of Pregnancy in Rats Is Reversed by Finasteride
Pregnancy reduces anxiety in rats, but finasteride reverses this effect.
research Apoptotic Cells Represent a Dynamic Stem Cell Niche Governing Proliferation and Tissue Regeneration
Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.
research Iontophoresis of Minoxidil Sulphate Loaded Microparticles: A Strategy for Follicular Drug Targeting?
Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for hair loss treatment.
research Effects of Oral Finasteride on Erectile Function in a Rat Model
Finasteride reduces corpus cavernosum weight but doesn't affect erectile response in rats.
research Activated Carbon Fiber Derived from the Seed Hair Fibers of Metaplexis Japonica: Novel Efficient Adsorbent for Methylene Blue
Activated carbon fibers from Metaplexis japonica seed hair are highly effective for removing the dye methylene blue from water.
research Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome – A Treatable Condition?
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is treatable, with behavioral therapy as a recommended first option and other treatments available for more severe cases.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Scalp Micropigmentation: A Medical Tattoo Process for Hair Loss
SMP is a medical tattoo for hair loss, improving appearance and camouflaging scars, but requires skill and has limitations.
research Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age
For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
research Structural Features of the Alpha-Type Filaments of the Inner Root Sheath Cells of the Guinea Pig Hair Follicle
α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Review and Update on New Treatment Modalities
New treatments are available for managing ingrown hair inflammation.
research A Portable Electrospinner for Nanofiber Synthesis and Its Application for Cosmetic Treatment of Alopecia
A portable device can create nanofibers to improve the appearance of thinning hair better than commercial products.
research Finasteride, Not Tamsulosin, Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction and Decreases Testosterone Levels in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research Status of Sex Reassignment Surgery for Gender Identity Disorder in Japan
In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.