20 citations,
January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
42 citations,
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
62 citations,
August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.
6 citations,
February 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.
1 citations,
February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
3 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Autologous Platelet and Extracellular Vesicle-Rich Plasma (PVRP) has potential in enhancing tissue regeneration and improving hair conditions, but its effectiveness varies due to individual differences.
173 citations,
May 2001 in “Human reproduction update” Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition where many hairs enter the resting phase, often not noticeable until significant loss occurs, and treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Good nutrition and vitamins are important for healthy skin and can prevent diseases.
50 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
39 citations,
March 2003 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” Behavioral dermatology treats skin problems by considering both emotional and physical factors.
18 citations,
November 1998 in “Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology” Changes in prolactin and DHEA levels are not required for the start of mink hair growth cycles.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” MicroRNAs could be key biomarkers and therapeutic targets for PCOS.
5 citations,
May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
501 citations,
October 2008 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
78 citations,
January 2000 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
11 citations,
March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
108 citations,
September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.
89 citations,
August 2013 in “PloS one” Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.
11 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” The new microneedle method delivers hair loss treatment more effectively by enhancing growth pathways.
4 citations,
June 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
163 citations,
October 2001 in “EMBO journal” Overexpressing follistatin in mice delays wound healing and reduces scar size.
27 citations,
April 2013 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
45 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively identifies banned substances in hair loss and skin disease cosmetics.
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Epilepsia” Blocking neurosteroid production can lead to more seizures and faster epilepsy onset in rats.
82 citations,
April 1981 in “Clinical endocrinology” A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.
13 citations,
November 2019 in “Scientific reports” Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
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January 2004 in “Domestic animal endocrinology” Melatonin implants and long daylight hours alter the timing of hormone release and hair growth in mouflon sheep.