research How to Speak Postmodern: Medicine, Illness, and Cultural Change
The document suggests medicine should integrate biological and cultural factors and focus on holistic, equitable care.
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research Surgical Approach to Adolescent Obesity
Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
research Decreased Fertility in Male Rats Administered the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride, Due to Deficits in Copulatory Plug Formation
Finasteride reduces male rat fertility by causing issues with copulatory plug formation.
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 Distinct Gene Close to the Hairless Locus on Chromosome 8p Underlies Hereditary Marie Unna Type Hypotrichosis in a German Family
A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
research Effect of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Post-Surgical Complications Against the Backdrop of the Opioid Crisis
NSAIDs may not affect soft tissue healing but should be used carefully for bone fractures and more research is needed to understand sex differences in response.
research Roxithromycin-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles for Follicular Targeting
Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia: An Update, Looking to the Future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
research Minoxidil: Right Atrial Cardiac Pathology in Animals and Humans
Minoxidil may cause heart issues in animals and humans.
research Treatment Strategies for Alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
research Lichen Planus and Other Cutaneous Manifestations in Chronic Hepatitis C: Pre- and Post-Interferon-Based Treatment Prevalence in a Cohort from a Low Hepatitis C Virus Endemic Area
Skin problems like itching, dry skin, and hair loss are more common in hepatitis C patients after interferon treatment, but lichen planus is not linked to the infection.
research Quantification of Reproductive Hormones in Hair of Captive Adult Brown Bears and Their Application as Indicators of Sex and Reproductive State
Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
research Solid Effervescent Formulations as a New Approach for Topical Minoxidil Delivery
Effervescent formulations may improve minoxidil delivery, increasing effectiveness and reducing applications needed.
research The Efficacy of 24-Month Metformin for Improving Menses, Hormones, and Metabolic Profiles in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.
research Cellular Senescence in Tissue Repair: Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Cell aging can be both good and bad for tissue repair.
research Comparison of the Effects of the K+-Channel Openers Cromakalim and Minoxidil Sulphate on Vascular Smooth Muscle
Cromakalim relaxes various blood vessels, while minoxidil sulphate is more selective; they likely act on different potassium channels.
research Serum Androgens and Genetic Linkage Analysis in Early Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Early onset hair loss linked to genetics and androgen levels.
research Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review
Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
research Hair Follicle Targeting and Dermal Drug Delivery with Curcumin Drug Nanocrystals: Essential Influence of Excipients
Excipients greatly affect how well curcumin nanocrystals penetrate the skin and target hair follicles.
research Defining Social Housing: A Discussion on the Suitable Criteria
Social housing is a system for those with limited financial resources, needing subsidies and an allocation system, with Germany fitting this criteria.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
research Alopecia Areata: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study of 104 Patients
Older age at onset of alopecia areata leads to less severe and shorter episodes, with most patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.
research Regulatory T Cells Are Required for Normal and Activin-Promoted Wound Repair in Mice
Regulatory T cells are essential for normal and improved wound healing in mice.
research Fine Mapping of the Human AR/EDA2R Locus in Androgenetic Alopecia
Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
research Drug Delivery Applications of Three-Dimensional Printed Mesoporous Scaffolds
3D-printed mesoporous scaffolds show promise for personalized drug delivery with controlled release.
research Androgen Treatment of Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
research Revisiting Hyper- and Hypo-Androgenism by Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research The Eyelash Follicle Features and Anomalies: A Review
Eyelashes protect the eyes, but more research is needed to understand how.
research Cell Cycle Regulation and Regeneration
Mice that can regenerate tissue have cells that pause in the cell cycle, which is important for healing, similar to axolotls.