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Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair is likely an early sign of male pattern baldness.
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210-240 / 964 results research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
research Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Areata: Combination Therapy with Minoxidil and Anthralin
Combining 5% minoxidil and 0.5% anthralin can help regrow hair in some severe alopecia areata patients.
research Successful Treatment of Hirsutism in HAIR-AN Syndrome Using Flutamide, Spironolactone, and Birth Control Therapy
The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men With Suppressed Testosterone Production
Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
research Elevated Free Testosterone Levels in Women With Acne
Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
research Standardizing the 60-Second Hair Count
Men typically shed about 10 hairs in 60 seconds, and this amount doesn't increase with age.
research Infectious Alopecia in a Child Day-Care Center
A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
research Skin Problems in Black Patients
Black patients have unique skin conditions that require specific knowledge for proper treatment.
research Screening Guidelines for Thyroid Function in Children With Alopecia Areata
Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.
research Alopecia à Deux: Simultaneous Occurrence of Alopecia in a Husband and Wife
A married couple both developed alopecia areata, possibly due to shared stress.
research Characteristics and Alternative Treatment Outcomes of Antimalarial-Refractory Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.
research Dietary Therapy in Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Eating less calories, focusing on complex carbs, and reducing fats can help manage type II diabetes.
research Association Between Facial Rejuvenation and Observer Ratings of Youth, Attractiveness, Success, and Health
Facial rejuvenation surgery makes people look younger, more attractive, successful, and healthy.
research Sweet Syndrome as the Presenting Symptom of Relapsed Hairy Cell Leukemia
Sweet syndrome can be the only sign of hairy cell leukemia relapse.
research Hair Loss in a Young Child
research Low-Dose Metformin and Profibrotic Signature in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Low-dose metformin may help hair regrowth and reduce inflammation in CCCA.
research Recurrence of Pemphigus Vulgaris Associated With Interleukin 2 Therapy
A man's skin condition, pemphigus vulgaris, came back after he was treated with interleukin 2 for cancer.
research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans
The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
research Alopecia in a 19-Month-Old Boy
A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
research Oral Minoxidil Versus Topical Minoxidil for Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil is as effective as topical minoxidil for male hair loss but has more side effects like excessive hair growth and headaches.
research A Case of Relapsed Leprosy Successfully Treated With Sparfloxacin
A man's relapsed leprosy was successfully treated with the antibiotic sparfloxacin.
research Eyelash Preservation During Chemotherapy and Topical Prostaglandin Therapy
A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.
research Scalp Dysesthesia: A Study on Chronic Pain and Itchiness
Antidepressants may improve or resolve scalp dysesthesia in most patients.
research Telogen Alopecia Induced by UV Rays
UV rays can cause a type of hair loss known as telogen alopecia.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a non-invasive way to diagnose hair and scalp problems without needing hair samples.
research Other Questions on Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma
Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
research Dermal Mucinosis in the Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
A woman with EMS showed unusual skin mucinosis without the typical hard skin syndrome, suggesting EMS can cause skin mucinosis.
research Cyclosporine Therapy for Bullous Erythema Multiforme
Cyclosporine cleared a woman's resistant skin condition quickly and kept it away for over a year.
research Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy for Alopecia Areata
Aromatherapy with certain essential oils is a safe and effective treatment for hair growth in alopecia areata patients.