research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
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research Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Useful as an Adjunctive Treatment for Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis? A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Controlled Study
Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
research Prioritization of Therapy Uncertainties in Congenital Ichthyosis: Results from a Priority Setting Partnership
The top research priorities for congenital ichthyosis include long-term side effects of oral retinoids, best topical treatments, and treatments for itch and hair loss.
research Atypical Folliculitis Caused by Malassezia spp. in Immunosuppressed Patients
Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
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.
research Script as a Factor in Translation
The conclusion is that the type of writing system used can significantly affect the translation of a text.
research Alopecia Triangularis Congenita in Combination with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Evidence-Based Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accurate diagnosis and timely, tailored treatments improve outcomes in obstetrics and gynecology.
research Virilization in a Postmenopausal Woman: Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor
A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
research Alopecia and Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
research Disposable Instrumentation: The Future of Hair Restoration Surgery
Disposable instruments could be the future of hair restoration surgery to eliminate disease risk, but they require careful preparation and proper training.
research Risk of Abnormal Pregnancy Completing Chemotherapy for Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
research Stromal Cells of the Human Postmenopausal Ovary Display a Distinctive Biochemical and Molecular Phenotype
Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
research Side Effects of Topical Ophthalmic Beta-Blockers: Association with Alopecia
Eye drops with β-blockers may cause hair loss.
research Trichotillomania Associated with a 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency: A Case Report
Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
research Imiquimod for Cervical and Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Imiquimod may be a better non-surgical treatment for cervical pre-cancer, but its effectiveness for vaginal pre-cancer is unclear, and it has some side effects.
research A Novel Mutation in the MBTPS2 Gene Resulting in Ichthyosis Follicularis, Atrichia, and Photophobia Syndrome
A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
research Diffuse Alopecia and Thyroid Atrophy in Sheep
Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway
New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.