research Cyproterone Acetate as Initial Treatment and Maintenance Therapy for Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
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research Healthy Hair: Form and Function
Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
research Hair-Tourniquet Syndrome: Multiple Toes and Bilaterality
Hair-tourniquet syndrome can cause serious toe injuries in infants but can be treated if found early.
research Cosmetic Products and Hair Health
Healthy hair is crucial to avoid dryness, weakness, and breakage.
research Letter: Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet
Starvation diets can cause significant hair loss.
research Nail Lichen Planus in a Patient with Alopecia Totalis
A man with total hair loss also developed a rare nail condition, likely due to autoimmune issues.
research A Case of Ayme-Gripp Syndrome
Ayme-Gripp Syndrome was confirmed in a woman through genetic testing, highlighting the need to consider rare genetic conditions in diagnoses.
research Anti-Androgens May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study of 77 Hospitalized Men
Anti-androgens, like finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone, may lessen the severity of COVID-19 in men, leading to fewer ICU admissions.
research Treatment of Lymphocutaneous and Visceral Sporotrichosis with Fluconazole
Fluconazole is somewhat effective for skin-related sporotrichosis but less so for severe forms, and should be a backup treatment.
research Quantification of Hair Follicle Parameters Using Computer Image Analysis: A Comparison of Androgenetic Alopecia with Normal Scalp Biopsies
Hair follicles are smaller in people with androgenetic alopecia compared to those with normal scalps.
research Proteoglycans and Associated Proteins of the Mammalian Hair Follicle
research Tumor Mapping in Two Large Multigenerational Families With CYLD Mutations
CYLD mutations cause a variety of skin tumors with symptoms starting around age 16, and treatments are currently limited.
research Gene-Environment Interaction Between CYP1B1 and Oral Contraception on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Oral contraceptive use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia in women with a specific CYP1B1 gene variant.
research Review of the American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Workshop
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 Treatment of Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli Using a Dual-Wavelength Laser System: A Split-Face Treatment
The dual-wavelength laser system effectively reduces EFFC symptoms with minimal side effects.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Baricitinib Demonstrates Rapid Action Within Just 2 Months of Treatment in Severe and Unresponsive Alopecia Areata: A Case Report
Baricitinib quickly improved severe alopecia areata, with almost total hair regrowth in three months.
research Targeting mTORC1 Suppresses Proliferation of Keratinocyte Stem Cells and Inhibits Skin Tumor Promotion in Mice
Blocking mTORC1 reduces skin tumor growth in mice.
research Viral-Associated Trichodysplasia of Immunosuppression
A 5-year-old boy's skin condition improved with systemic valganciclovir after a cardiac transplant and immunosuppressive therapy.
research Cognitive Effects of Testosterone and Finasteride Administration in Older Hypogonadal Men
Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
research Ghrelin Levels Are Suppressed and Show a Blunted Response to Oral Glucose in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have lower ghrelin levels and a weaker response to sugar, which might affect their feeling of fullness and lead to overeating.
research Viral-Associated Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: A Case with Electron Microscopic and Molecular Detection of the Trichodysplasia Spinulosa-Associated Human Polyomavirus
A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
research What Specialties Perform the Most Common Outpatient Cosmetic Procedures in the United States?
Dermatologists perform most outpatient cosmetic procedures in the U.S., especially on white women aged 40 to 59.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: An Unusual Finding of Gastrointestinal Adenomatous Polyps in a Syndrome Characterized by Hamartomatous Polyps
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can sometimes show unusual colonic adenomatous polyps.
research Global Adiposity Rather Than Abnormal Regional Fat Distribution Characterizes Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.
research Alopecia Areata in Aging C3H/HeJ Mice
Alopecia areata in these mice is inherited, more common in young females, and can be treated with triamcinolone acetonide.
research Case 1: Clitoromegaly, Oligomenorrhea, and Hirsutism in a 17-Year-Old Transgender Male
Parental support and gender-affirming care are crucial for the mental health of transgender adolescents.
research Hair Follicle Biology and Topical Minoxidil: Possible Mechanisms of Action
Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
research A Guide to Studying Human Hair Follicle Cycling In Vivo
The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.