research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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research Meis1 Regulates Epidermal Stem Cells and Is Required for Skin Tumorigenesis
Meis1 is crucial for skin health and tumor development.
research CAG Repeat Testing of Androgen Receptor Polymorphism: Is This Necessary for the Best Clinical Management of Hypogonadism?
Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: To Treat or Not to Treat?
Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.
research Key Targets of Hormonal Treatment of Prostate Cancer: The Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Novel Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
research A Review of Monochromatic Light Devices for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
research Sp6 Downregulation of Follistatin Gene Expression in Ameloblasts
Sp6 promotes tooth development by reducing follistatin levels.
research Lipedematous Scalp and Lipedematous Alopecia: Report of Three Cases in White Adults
Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.
research Novel Enzymatic Assay Predicts Minoxidil Response in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
New test predicts if hair loss treatment will work.
research Caspase-1 Level Is Higher in the Scalp in Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.
research Reversible Alopecia Universalis During Treatment with PEG-Interferon and Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C
Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.
research Prevalence and Extrinsic Risk Factors for Dental Erosion in Adolescents
Dental erosion is common in adolescents and is linked to diet and higher socioeconomic status.
research Remarkable Improvement of Nail Changes in Alopecia Areata Universalis with 10 Months of Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Case Report
A man with severe hair loss saw hair and nail improvement after 10 months on tofacitinib without side effects.
research Hepatic Adenoma in an Adolescent With Elevated Androgen Levels
A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
research Cutaneous Necrosis After Injection of Polyethylene Glycol–Modified Interferon Alfa
Some patients receiving pegylated interferon alfa injections developed skin necrosis, requiring treatment adjustments or discontinuation.
research Deoxycholic Acid in Submental Fat Reduction: A Review of Properties, Adverse Effects, and Complications
Deoxycholic acid is effective for reducing chin fat but can cause side effects and serious complications, so careful patient evaluation is needed.
research Inhibitory Activities of Some Traditional Chinese Herbs Against Testosterone 5α-Reductase and Effects of Cacumen Platycladi on Hair Regrowth in Testosterone-Treated Mice
Certain Chinese herbs, especially Cacumen platycladi, can promote hair regrowth and reduce hair loss-related hormone levels in mice.
research Dapsone Therapy for Pustular Psoriasis: Case Series and Review of the Literature
Dapsone improved pustular psoriasis in patients who didn't respond to other treatments and is considered a well-tolerated option.
research Hair Transplantation in the Surgical Treatment of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
research Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Human Sebaceous Glands
Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
research Skin-Derived Stem Cells as a Source of Primordial Germ Cell and Oocyte-Like Cells
Skin-derived stem cells can become various cell types, including germ cell-like and oocyte-like cells.
research Efficacy of Korean Red Ginseng in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Korean Red Ginseng may help improve hair regrowth when used with corticosteroid injections for Alopecia Areata.
research Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age
For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
research The Metabolic Syndrome-Associated Small G Protein ARL15 Plays a Role in Adipocyte Differentiation and Adiponectin Secretion
ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.
research To Control Site-Specific Skin Gene Expression, Autocrine Mimics Paracrine Canonical Wnt Signaling and Is Activated Ectopically in Skin Disease
The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
research Expression of Kruppel-Like Factor KLF4 in Mouse Hair Follicle Stem Cells Contributes to Cutaneous Wound Healing
KLF4 is important for maintaining skin stem cells and helps heal wounds.
research Alopecia as a Rare but Distinct Manifestation of Pemphigus Vulgaris
Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
research Monilethrix Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil 2% effectively treats Monilethrix without side effects.
research An Important Role of Cutaneous Lymphatic Vessels in Coordinating and Promoting Anagen Hair Follicle Growth
Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.