research Pharmacological Basis for Clinical Use of Antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultsresearch Formaldehyde Replacement with Glyoxylic Acid in Semipermanent Hair Straightening: A New and Multidisciplinary Investigation
Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
research Diet and Acne
Diet changes can help reduce acne by limiting certain hormones.
research Minoxidil for Control of Acute Blood Pressure Elevation in Chronically Hypertensive Children
Minoxidil, when used with a diuretic and β-blocking agent, can safely lower blood pressure in most children with severe hypertension due to kidney disease, with minimal side effects.
research Interaction of Spironolactone with Rat Skin Androgen Receptor
Spironolactone reduces the number of androgen receptor sites in rat skin by blocking them with its metabolite.
research Low-Dose IL-2 for Treating Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: A 52-Week Multicenter Prospective Placebo-Controlled Study Assessing Its Impact on T Regulatory Cell and NK Cell Populations
The study's results on the effectiveness of low-dose IL-2 for alopecia areata and its impact on immune cells were not provided.
research First-Line Therapy with Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel in Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Phase II Study
Gemcitabine and paclitaxel are effective and safe as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
research Acquired Trichomegaly of the Eyelashes and Hypertrichosis Induced by Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.
research Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Associated with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (Testicular Feminization)
A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.
research Androgens and the Hair Follicle: Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells as a Model System
research Yellow and Orange in Cutaneous Lesions: Clinical and Dermoscopic Data
Yellow and orange colors are important for diagnosing certain skin conditions.
research Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: A Polyomavirus Infection Specifically Targeting Follicular Keratinocytes in Immunocompromised Patients
Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin disease in immunocompromised patients caused by a specific virus targeting hair follicle cells.
research Immunohistochemical Detection of Cytochrome P450 Isoenzymes in Cultured Human Epidermal Cells
Foreskin keratinocytes and SVK14 cells express certain cytochrome P450 enzymes, unlike hair follicle keratinocytes.
research Hair Shaft Dysplasias
Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
research Current Technique of Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Follicular unit hair transplantation is the standard method for natural-looking hair restoration in androgenic alopecia.
research Vitiligo After Diphencyprone for Alopecia Areata
DPCP treatment for alopecia areata can sometimes cause vitiligo.
research Commentary: Unroofing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Why and How
Unroofing is an effective, less invasive, and cost-effective surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa with low recurrence and improved patient quality of life.
research Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss with Sublingual Minoxidil: A Retrospective Case-Series of 64 Patients
Sublingual minoxidil effectively treats hair loss with mild side effects.
research The Role of Therapy in Impairing Quality of Life in Dermatological Patients: A Multinational Study
Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
research High-Dose Pulsed Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata in Childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research Trichoscopy of Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: Exclamation Mark Hairs and White Dots as Markers of Disease Chronicity
Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
research Cutaneous Complications of Artificial Hair Implantation: A Pathological Study
Artificial hair implants can cause severe skin problems, often needing surgical removal.
research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2
Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
research Systemic Photodynamic Therapy in Folliculitis Decalvans
Systemic photodynamic therapy can effectively treat stubborn folliculitis decalvans with few side effects.
research Beard Involvement in a Man with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
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 Is The Metabolism Of Testosterone To 5α-Dihydrotestosterone Required For Androgen Action In The Skin?
Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.
research Understanding Breakage in Curly Hair
Curly hair breaks due to mechanical damage and environmental factors, not chemical makeup, and needs ongoing care to prevent breakage.
research Vitiligo: An Evidence-Based Update. Report of the 13th Evidence-Based Update Meeting, 23 May 2013, Loughborough, UK
The meeting concluded with optimism about increasing research and better management of vitiligo.
research Anti-Müllerian Hormone Confirms the Novel Classification of Female Functional Androgenization Including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Anti-Müllerian hormone is a specific marker for ovarian issues in women with conditions like PCOS.