There's no clear link between female pattern hair loss, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.
May 2015 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Both finasteride and metformin effectively treat PCOS by reducing hormone levels and insulin resistance.
17 citations,
January 1999 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Finasteride's molecular and crystal structures help develop new drug formulations.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “̒Ulūm-i dārūyī” The new wound dressing with minoxidil and dexamethasone could speed up healing and reduce scarring in rats.
Activating certain cells in hair follicles can prevent hair loss caused by cancer treatments.
19 citations,
May 2008 in “Applied spectroscopy” Human hair has different protein structures in its cuticle and cortex.
16 citations,
December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” Hair analysis may help detect breast cancer early by identifying changes in lipid content.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Insulin might be involved in causing hair loss and acne.
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism are linked to fertility issues and can worsen symptoms of PCOS.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” Insulin resistance is a complex condition that can lead to many diseases and has few treatment options.
11 citations,
December 2017 in “Diabetes Therapy” Recognizing and treating early signs of insulin resistance can help prevent type 2 diabetes and improve life quality.
24 citations,
May 2015 in “Schizophrenia Research” A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.
15 citations,
July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
6 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Curēus” Metformin helps reduce PCOS-related infertility by improving insulin sensitivity and inducing ovulation.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” People with Alopecia Areata have more herpes simplex infections but similar rates of cancer, blood clots, and heart disease compared to those without it.
Activating certain hair follicle cells could prevent hair loss from cancer treatments.
Boosting certain cell signals can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation.
Boosting certain cell signals can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
February 2020 in “Diabetologie Und Stoffwechsel” The document concludes that more research is needed to include new treatments in guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
August 2016 in “Organic Process Research & Development” Authors retracted paper due to errors in data and mislabeling.
25 citations,
November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is generally safe, with common side effects like infections and acne, and low rates of serious complications.
16 citations,
January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
11 citations,
June 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” c-Myc, Max, and Bin1 help hair follicle cells mature and die.
6 citations,
September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Oxidative stress worsens PCOS by damaging cells and disrupting metabolism, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.
2 citations,
October 2004 in “Organic Process Research & Development” The document reviews 20 U.S. patents from July and August 2004 about new drug forms, cancer treatments, aroma chemicals, statin drugs, and various chemical production methods.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” The new finasteride delivery system using chitosan-based nanoniosomes shows promise for prostate cancer prevention.
January 2023 in “International journal of medical science and health research” Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sweat glands and hair follicles are determined by opposing signals, with BMPs promoting sweat glands and blocking BMPs leading to hair follicles.