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.
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research Trichopathophobia: Fear of Hair-Related Diseases in High-Stress Environments
Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
research Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
research Aesthetics in Psychosomatic Dermatology II: Skin Changes Experienced as Cutaneous Disease
People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.
research Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria: Five Years of Observation with Standard Treatment - A Case Report
Standard treatment for congenital erythropoietic porphyria was ineffective over five years.
research Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report
A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
research Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research Hirsutism and Baldness
Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
research Dermatological Drugs and Cosmetics: Allergenic and Adverse Effects
Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
research A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy of a 24-Week Topical Treatment by Latanoprost 0.1% on Hair Growth and Pigmentation in Healthy Volunteers with Androgenetic Alopecia
Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
research Malignancy and Cancer Treatment-Related Hair and Nail Changes
Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
research Understanding and Management of Female Pattern Alopecia
The conclusion is that the best approach for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss is a combination of different treatments.
research Cholesterol Homeostasis: Links to Hair Follicle Biology and Hair Disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
research Sulfation of Minoxidil by Human Platelet Sulfotransferase
Human platelets change minoxidil to minoxidil sulfate, helping blood vessels widen.
research Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies the Skin Phenotype in the Iffa Credo Hairless Rat
A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
research Minoxidil Sulfate Is the Active Metabolite That Stimulates Hair Follicles
Minoxidil sulfate stimulates hair growth.
research Resting No More: Redefining Telogen, the Maintenance Stage of the Hair Growth Cycle
The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
research Prostaglandin Metabolism in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone
Spironolactone may help enlarge a small breast linked to Becker's nevus.
research Promotion of Anagen, Increased Hair Density, and Reduction of Hair Fall in a Clinical Setting Following Identification of FGF5-Inhibiting Compounds via a Novel 2-Stage Process
New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
research The Promoting Effect of Ishige Sinicola on Hair Growth
Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
research KF19418, A New Compound for Hair Growth Promotion in Vitro and in Vivo Mouse Models
KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.
research Synthetic Studies Toward the Development of Novel Minoxidil Analogs and Conjugates with Polyamines
New minoxidil compounds with better water solubility were made, but their full effects and safety need more research.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Non-Infective Mucocutaneous Presentations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Most HIV patients develop skin symptoms that can indicate the stage of their disease.
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 affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research Results of Clinical Examinations, Laboratory Tests, and Ultrasonography in Dogs with Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism Treated with Trilostane
Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.