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research Androgen Receptor in Rat Liver: Characterization and Separation from a Male-Specific Estrogen-Binding Protein
Male rats have androgen receptors in their liver, which are different from proteins that bind estrogen.
research Hair Loss in Systemic Disease
Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
research Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hypericum Perforatum Extract and Hypericum Perforatum Oil
St. John's Wort extract and oil safety in cosmetics is unclear; more data needed on photosensitization, toxicity, and human irritation.
research Contraception and the Dermatologist
Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
research Signaling and Gene Expression for Water-Tolerant Legume Nodulation
The tropical legume Sesbania rostrata can form nodules in waterlogged conditions using a different method that involves plant hormones and specific genes.
research Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss: The Jury Is Still Out
More research is needed to determine if iron deficiency causes hair loss.
research Hair Loss and Hirsutism in the Elderly
Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
research Chromium Supplementation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Gender Differences in Skin Aging and the Changing Profile of the Sex Hormones with Age
The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
research Advances in Psoriasis Therapy
New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil as Treatment for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
research The Current Status of the Pharmaceutical Potential of Juniperus L. Metabolites
Juniperus plants contain compounds with potential for developing various medical treatments.
research Differential Proteomics of Lesional vs. Non-Lesional Biopsies Revealed Non-Immune Mechanisms of Alopecia Areata
Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation, Smoking, and Nutrition on Hair
Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
research Which Plant for Which Skin Disease? Part 2: Dermatophytes, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Photoprotection, Actinic Keratoses, Vitiligo, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Indications
Certain plant extracts can effectively treat skin conditions like athlete's foot, chronic vein problems, sun damage, skin growths, vitiligo, and hair loss, and may also improve skin appearance.
research A Rational Approach to the Treatment of Vitiligo and Other Hypomelanoses
Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
research Leucaena Leucocephala: A Nutritional Profile
Leucaena leucocephala is nutritious but needs careful processing to remove toxins.
research A Holistic Approach to Antiaging as an Adjunct to Antiaging Procedures: A Review of the Literature
Combining cosmetic procedures with lifestyle changes improves antiaging results.
research The Utility of Metformin Therapy in Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
research Scientific Opinion on the Safety of Coriander Seed Oil as a Novel Food Ingredient
Coriander seed oil is safe for healthy adults at up to 600 mg per day.
research Exposure of Xenopus Laevis Tadpoles to Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5-Alpha Reductase Activity, Impairs Spermatogenesis and Alters Hypophyseal Feedback Mechanisms
Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
research Itraconazole Therapy for Recalcitrant Dermatophyte Infections
Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
research The Beverly Hills Diet
The Beverly Hills Diet is unscientific, potentially harmful, and could cause serious health issues.
research Alopecia in Three Macaque Species Housed in a Laboratory Environment
Different monkey species in a lab showed varying levels of hair loss due to factors like type, sex, age, season, and living conditions.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research An Ethnopharmacological and Historical Analysis of Dictamnus, a European Traditional Herbal Medicine
The document concludes that "Dictamnus" has a rich cultural history and potential as a herbal medicine, warranting more research into its effects and safety.
research What's New in Cicatricial Alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.