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.
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research Comprehensive Clinical Management of Hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
research Effects of Mycorrhizal Fungi on Plant Growth, Nutrient Absorption, and Phytohormone Levels in Tea Under Shading Conditions
Mycorrhizal fungi and shading improve tea plant growth and nutrient uptake by changing hormone levels and gene expression.
research Eclipta Prostrata Promotes the Induction of Anagen, Sustains the Anagen Phase Through Regulation of FGF-7 and FGF-5
Eclipta prostrata helps hair growth and maintains the growth phase by affecting certain growth factors.
research The Study of Growth Factors in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia
Growth factors greatly affect hair loss, with different levels seen in men, women, younger patients, and at the start of the condition.
research Association of Infant Physical Development and Rapid Growth With Pubertal Onset Among Girls in Rural China
Babies who gain weight quickly, especially in the first 3 months, may start puberty earlier.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Androgen Excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research Sequential Estrogen-Progestin Addition to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Suppression for the Chronic Treatment of Ovarian Hyperandrogenism: A Pilot Study
The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
research Hair Transplantation in Cicatricial Alopecia: The Role of Autologous Fat Transfer
Autologous fat transfer improves hair growth in scarring alopecia and allows for denser hair transplants.
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
research Evaluating the Hair Regenerative Potential of Plant-Based Hair Serum Formulation: A Comparative Study
The plant-based hair serum is a promising and safe alternative to minoxidil for hair regrowth.
research Retinoic Acid Drives Hair Follicle Stem Cell Activation via Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signalling in Androgenetic Alopecia
Retinoic acid helps activate hair growth in people with common hair loss by working on a specific cell growth pathway.
research Evaluation of a Pool of Biomimetic Peptides on Human Hair Follicles: A Preclinical Study
Biomimetic peptides were found to promote hair growth and prolong the growth phase in human hair follicles.
research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
research Activin B Promotes BMSC-Mediated Cutaneous Wound Healing by Regulating Cell Migration via the JNK-ERK Signaling Pathway
Activin B improves wound healing and hair growth by helping stem cells move using certain cell signals.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Solution of 0.25% Finasteride Admixed with 3% Minoxidil vs. 3% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
research A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Controlled, Split-Scalp Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a 1550-nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser, Used in Combination with Topical 5% Minoxidil Versus 5% Minoxidil Alone, for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
research Malva Verticillata Seed Extracts Upregulate the Wnt Pathway in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Malva verticillata seed extract might help treat hair loss by activating hair growth signals in skin cells.
research DNA Damage-Inducible Transcript 4 Is an Innate Surveillant of Hair Follicular Stress in Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice and a Regulator of Wound Re-Epithelialization
Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
research In Vitro Suppression of Human Lymphocyte Activity by Minoxidil
Minoxidil may help hair growth by stopping immune system attacks on hair follicles.
research Pannexin 3 Regulates Skin Development via Epiprofin
Pannexin 3 helps skin and hair growth by controlling a protein called Epiprofin.
research Preparation and In Vivo Evaluation of Lecithin-Based Microparticles for Topical Delivery of Minoxidil
Lecithin-based microparticles can deliver minoxidil for hair growth effectively with less skin irritation.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research Retracted Article: Up-Regulated lncRNA5322 Elevates MAPK1 to Enhance Proliferation of Hair Follicle Stem Cells as a ceRNA of microRNA-19b-3p
A specific RNA increases hair stem cell growth and skin healing by affecting a protein through interaction with a microRNA.
research Protective Effects of Zizyphus Jujuba and Fermented Zizyphus Jujuba from Free Radicals and Hair Loss
Fermented Zizyphus jujuba helps protect against free radicals and promotes hair growth.
research Comparative Hair Restorer Efficacy of Medicinal Herb on Nude (Foxn1nu) Mice
Eclipta alba extract was found to be effective in promoting hair growth in hairless mice.
research The Role of the VEGF, KGF, EGF, and TGF-β1 Growth Factors in the Pathogenesis of Telogen Effluvium in Women
Certain growth factors significantly affect hair loss in women with telogen effluvium.