research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
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750-780 / 1000+ results research Age-Related Changes in Hair Shaft Protein Profiling and Genetically Variant Peptides
Genetically variant peptides are reliable for forensic identification despite age-related changes in hair proteins.
research Cutaneous Drug Reaction Case Reports
In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Hypotensive Activity and Toxicology of Constituents from Bombax Ceiba Stem Bark
Bombax ceiba stem bark extracts can lower blood pressure, but high doses can be toxic and lethal.
research Drug-Induced Skin, Nail, and Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
research Tinea Capitis: An Overview with Emphasis on Management
New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Associated Hirsutism in Adolescents
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research The Therapeutic Potential of CRTH2/DP2 Beyond Allergy and Asthma
CRTH2 antagonists might be useful for treating many conditions because they play a role in immune and inflammation responses.
research Internal Medicine: Retrospective Review of 120 Patients Over a 10-Year Period
Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
research Validity of Self-Reported Male Balding Patterns in Epidemiological Studies
Men can report their own balding patterns well enough for large health studies.
research Reproductive Seasonality and Maturation Throughout the Complete Life-Cycle in the Mouflon Ram (Ovis Musimon)
Mouflon rams mature gradually with changes in body, horns, and hormones linked to age and seasons, reaching full sexual maturity well after puberty.
research Biochemical Evidence That Small Proline-Rich Proteins and Trichohyalin Function in Epithelia by Modulation of the Biomechanical Properties of Their Cornified Cell Envelopes
Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.
research Ovarian Surgery for Symptom Relief in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Ovarian drilling surgery is not clearly better than medical treatments for PCOS symptoms.
research Dermal Adipocyte Lipolysis and Myofibroblast Conversion Are Required for Efficient Skin Repair
Fat cells in the skin help start healing and form important repair cells after injury.
research Presence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated with Longer Anogenital Distance in Adult Mediterranean Women
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer distance between the clitoris and anus.
research Critical Study of Hair Growth Analysis with Computer-Assisted Methods
The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.
research Clinical Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients on Chemotherapy: A National Consensus Statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
research Minoxidil Versus Nitroglycerin: A Prospective Double-Blind Controlled Trial in Transcutaneous Erection Facilitation for Organic Impotence
Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.
research Wound Healing and Hair
Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
research Review of Factors Affecting the Growth and Survival of Follicular Grafts
Optimal storage solutions and effective additives are crucial for improving the survival of hair transplant grafts.
research An Endophytic Microbe From An Unusual Volcanic Swamp Corn Seeks And Inhabits Root Hair Cells To Extract Rock Phosphate
A special microbe helps plants absorb rock phosphate by growing on their root hairs.
research High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method for the Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma at Therapeutic Doses
Reliable method detects finasteride in human plasma at low doses.
research Obesity and Wound Healing: Focus on Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Obesity can worsen wound healing by negatively affecting the function of stem cells in fat tissue.
research Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men: A Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors
Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
research Clinical and Endocrine Effects of Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Administration Is Effective for Treatment of Hirsutism in Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study
Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
research Elevated Serum Androstenedione Is Associated With a More Severe Phenotype in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.
research Induction of Psoriasiform Changes in Guinea Pig Skin by Propranolol
Propranolol combined with injections caused skin changes in guinea pigs but didn't fully mimic psoriasis.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Infection in Children
Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing infections in children.