research Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool’s Gold
Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
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600-630 / 1000+ results research Clinical Profile of Androgenic Alopecia and Its Association with Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Men with early-onset hair loss have more heart disease risk factors.
research Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Response to Treatment of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.
research New Criteria for the Clinical Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Risk of Overdiagnosis
Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.
research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss led to discovering she had lupus.
research Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Regenerative Treatment in Patients With Telogen Effluvium and Mild Androgenetic Alopecia
The topical treatment reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in patients with certain types of hair loss.
research Vitamin D Deficiency in Non-Scarring and Scarring Alopecias: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
research AGA Practitioner Challenges: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Survey
Practitioners treating hair loss need better education and resources to overcome challenges like commercial bias and ethical dilemmas.
research Cancer
Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
research Psoriasis, Acne, and Disorders of Keratinization
Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
research Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients
Dutasteride is the most effective hair loss treatment after 24 weeks, but finasteride leads to the most hair growth after 48 weeks.
research Systematic Review and Indirect Treatment Comparisons of Ritlecitinib Against Baricitinib in Alopecia Areata
Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are similarly effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
research Relationship of Hypothyroidism with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: Insights from a Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Hypothyroidism may cause certain types of hair loss.
research Laboratory Testing in Telogen Effluvium
The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
research Assessment, Reliability, and Validity of Trichoscopy in the Evaluation of Alopecia in Women
Trichoscopy is a quick and reliable way to diagnose hair loss in women.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research Causal Effects of Genetically Determined Metabolites on Androgenetic Alopecia: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Certain metabolites can either protect against or increase the risk of hair loss.
research The Role of the Scalp Biopsy in the Evaluation of Alopecia
A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
research Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
research Alopecia Areata Patients Show Deficiency of FOXP3+CD39+ T Regulatory Cells and Clonotypic Restriction of Treg TCRβ-Chain, Highlighting the Immunopathological Aspect of the Disease
Patients with Alopecia areata have fewer specific immune cells that normally regulate the immune system, which may contribute to the condition.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research High Incidence of Severe Hand-Foot Syndrome During Capecitabine-Docetaxel Combination Chemotherapy
About half the patients treated with capecitabine and docetaxel developed severe hand-foot syndrome.
research 11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
research Hirsutism: From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Micropigmentation: Camouflaging Scalp Alopecia and Scars in Korean Patients
Tattooing improves appearance of scalp alopecia and scars.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Japanese Females Identifies Fifteen Novel Skin-Related Trait Associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
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 3D Analysis of Facial Morphology in Dutch Children with Cancer
Children with cancer had slightly more unusual facial shapes than healthy kids, but not enough to easily tell them apart.
research Lichen Planus Pigmentosus and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus: 35 Cases in Armenia, Colombia
Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.
research Herbal Shampoo for Treatment of Anti-Dandruff
Herbal shampoos with Neem and Tulsi might be safer and more effective for controlling dandruff.