research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification
Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
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research 5α-Reductase Isozymes and Androgen Actions in the Prostate
5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
research Nutritional Management in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review Study
Eating fewer calories, less sugar and refined carbs, and more low-glycemic and omega-3 rich foods can help manage PCOS symptoms.
research A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus in Conferring Transactivational Activity
A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
research Association of Suicidality and Depression With 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.
research Global Adiposity and Thickness of Intraperitoneal and Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Depots Are Increased in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Chronic Scarring Alopecia with Autoimmune Component
Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density: A Possible Mechanism for Decreased Prostatic Bleeding in Treated Patients
Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.
research Pharmacokinetic Studies of Minoxidil
Minoxidil quickly leaves blood, turns into urine metabolites, and has lasting blood pressure-lowering effects.
research Conditioned Media Derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cell Cultures: The Next Generation for Regenerative Medicine
Conditioned media from mesenchymal stem cell cultures could be a more effective alternative for regenerative therapies, but more research is needed.
research Flares of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus During Pregnancy and the Puerperium: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management
Pregnancy can increase lupus activity, but careful planning and treatment can improve outcomes.
research Clinical and Neuropathogenetic Aspects of Human African Trypanosomiasis
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.
research Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Mature Patient
Older adults have a high rate of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, mainly due to UV exposure and age.
research Learning From Nudity: Lessons From The Nude Phenotype
The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
research Adult Kawasaki Disease: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Kawasaki Disease is rare and often missed in adults, who show different symptoms than children, and may benefit from early treatment.
research Mutant Laboratory Mice With Abnormalities in Hair Follicle Morphogenesis, Cycling, and Structure: Annotated Tables
Mutant mice help researchers understand hair growth and related genetic factors.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
research Minoxidil for Severe Hypertension After Failure of Other Hypotensive Drugs
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
research Loose Anagen Hair of Childhood: The Phenomenon of Easily Pluckable Hair
Children with loose anagen hair have easily pluckable hair due to root sheath problems, and it might improve without treatment.
research Phospholipase A2 Is Required for PIN-FORMED Protein Trafficking to the Plasma Membrane in the Arabidopsis Root
Phospholipase A2 is necessary for the correct placement of PIN proteins in plant roots, affecting root growth.
research Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.
research Melanin Pigmentary Disorders: Treatment Update
Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
research Are the Cutaneous Manifestations During or Due to SARS-CoV-2 Infection/COVID-19 Frequent or Not? Revision of Possible Pathophysiologic Mechanisms
Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.
research Olfactory Receptor OR2AT4 Regulates Human Hair Growth
A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Vitamin D Resistant Rickets With Alopecia: A Form of End Organ Resistance to 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D
A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.
research Antagonism of NMDA Receptors as a Potential Treatment for Down Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
research Clinical and Histopathological Features and Potential Pathological Mechanisms of Skin Lesions in COVID-19: Review of the Literature
COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.