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Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
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research An Attempt to Assess the Magnitude of Endogenous Androgen Production in a Case of the Adrenogenital Syndrome
A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
research How Safe Is Prescribing Oral Minoxidil in Patients Allergic to Topical Minoxidil?
Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
research Oral Bicalutamide for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study
Bicalutamide improves hair density in women safely.
research Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss
Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
research Alopecia and Hair Damage Induced by Oncological Therapy
Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.
research Efficacy and Safety of Bimatoprost 0.01% for the Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost 0.01% effectively and safely improves eyebrow growth.
research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
research Topical Minoxidil Improves Congenital Hypotrichosis Caused by LIPH Mutations
Applying minoxidil can help improve hair growth in people with hair loss caused by LIPH gene mutations.
research Scaled Quantum Chemical Studies of the Molecular Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Minoxidil
The analysis shows where minoxidil's atoms are likely to react and describes its electronic transitions and behavior with temperature changes.
research A Case of Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Valproic Acid
Valproic acid helped hair growth in alopecia patient; more research needed.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Induced by Oral Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
research Use of Minoxidil Sulfate Versus Minoxidil Base in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment: Friend or Foe?
Minoxidil base is preferred for hair loss treatment, but minoxidil sulfate may be an alternative for unresponsive patients.
research Polymorphic CAG Repeat Numbers in the Androgen Receptor Gene of Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Han Chinese Population
No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: The Urgent Need for Treatment Options
There is an urgent need for better treatments for hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
research Novel Causes of Drug-Induced Occupational Asthma
Four new substances—minoxidil, ferrimanitol ovalbumin, clarithromycin, and glucosamine-hydrochloride—can cause occupational asthma.
research Hormonal Treatment for Male-Pattern Hair Loss: Implications for Cancer of the Prostate
Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
research Hair Science and Technology
The book "Hair Science and Technology" provides a deep understanding of hair biology and genetics, discusses hair growth, density, and diseases, and offers methods for managing hair loss and caring for hair growth.
research Updates on Hirsutism: A Narrative Review
The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.
research Dystrophic Anagen Effluvium Occurring During Pegylated Interferon-α-2a/Ribavirin Therapy
A woman's hair loss during Hepatitis C treatment with PEG-INF-a-2a and Ribavirin was reversible after stopping the medication.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
research Low Dose Oral Minoxidil and the Conundrum of Cardiovascular Complications
Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair growth but may cause serious heart problems, so doctors need to be careful.
research Metreleptin Treatment in a Boy with Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Due to Homozygous c.465_468delGACT (p.T156Rfs*8) Mutation in the BSCL2 Gene: Results From the First Year
Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.
research Successful Use of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hypotrichosis Associated with Desmoplakin Mutations
Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
research Effect of Intense Pulsed-Light Therapy on Hair Regrowth in C57BL/6J Mice Mediated by WNT/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Intense pulsed-light therapy helps mice grow hair by activating a specific growth pathway.
research Virilism and Ectopic Expression of HSD17B5 in Mature Cystic Teratoma
A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Oral clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for Folliculitis decalvans.
research Skin Diseases in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, requiring careful treatment to protect the baby.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.