research Minoxidil vs Finasteride in the Treatment of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.
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research Androgens Affect the Activity of Human Sebocytes in Culture Depending on the Localization of the Sebaceous Glands, and Their Effect Is Antagonized by Spironolactone
Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
research Physiological Skin Changes During Pregnancy
Most skin changes during pregnancy go away after giving birth.
research Case 4-2012
Early diagnosis and treatment of TPP can prevent complications.
research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Use of Body Hair and Beard Hair in Hair Restoration
Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
research Phenotypic Comparison of Caucasian and Asian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.
research Skin Disorders in Elderly Subjects
Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
research Pregnancy, Hair Loss, and the Pill
Stopping the pill and giving birth both caused hair loss.
research A Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study: The Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and the Increased Risk of Osteoporosis Diagnosis in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research Induction of De Novo Hair Regeneration in Scars After Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser Therapy in Three Patients
Laser therapy helped new hair grow in scarred skin for three patients.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis After Treatment With Topical Minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research Eosinophilic Fasciitis Associated With Tryptophan Ingestion
High doses of tryptophan may cause eosinophilic fasciitis.
research The Modern Management of Hirsutism
Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
research Effects of Anticonvulsant Drugs on Chromosomes
Anticonvulsant drugs may cause temporary chromosomal abnormalities.
research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Glycerin in a Moisturizing Cream
Glycerin in hand cream can cause allergic skin reactions.
research Brazilian Experience of Treating Alopecia Universalis with Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series
Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
research Case 21-2012
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
research Lack of Effect of a Spironolactone-Containing Cream on Hair Growth in Hirsute Women
The spironolactone cream did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treatment-Resistant Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Report
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help treat hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who don't respond to other treatments.
research Leucoderma Associated With the Use of Topical Minoxidil: A Report of Two Cases
Minoxidil use may cause skin pigmentation loss.
research Prolonged Incubation Period for Cryptococcus Gattii Infection in Cat, Alaska, USA
Cryptococcus gattii can remain dormant in animals for over 8 years.
research Hypertrichosis as a Side Effect of Inhaled Steroids in Children
Inhaled steroids in children may cause excessive hair growth and not always go away after stopping the medication.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Due to Cephalexin
A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: Causes and Treatments
A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
research Follicular Keratosis of the Chin Treated with 1.24R-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Ointment
Vitamin D3 ointment improved skin bumps on the chin but didn't give lasting results after stopping use.
research An Excellent Response to Tofacitinib in a Brazilian Adolescent Patient with Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
research Comparative Biology of Tissue Repair, Regeneration, and Aging
The symposium concluded that understanding how different species repair tissue and how this changes with age can help advance regenerative medicine.