research Androgen Effects on the Skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
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research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
research A Case of Sheehan Syndrome Presenting with Pancytopenia and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Rare Combination
A woman with Sheehan syndrome improved with hormone treatment.
research Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
research Minoxidil to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.
research Hair Transplantation to Restore Pubic Area
Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a woman's pubic hair, improving her appearance and satisfaction.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Reproductive Health: Assessing the Role of Sex Hormones in Disease Development
Hormonal imbalances during menopause may significantly contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options
The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
research Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders
Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
research New Case of Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome-Like Phenotype with a De Novo t(2;8)(p16.1;q23.3) Translocation Which Does Not Disrupt the TRPS1 Gene
A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.
research The Control of Hair Growth: An Overview
Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
research Black Women's Hair: The Main Scalp Dermatoses and Aesthetic Practices in Women of African Ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
research The Involvement of Androgens in Human Hair Growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
research Predicting the Therapeutic Results of Unwanted Hair Growth with the Alexandrite Laser Device
The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research Hair Shaft Disorders: A Rare Case Series
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.
research The Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Children: Considerations of Pathophysiological Plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Metabolic Diseases: Uncommon Presentations
Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
research Identification of a Novel Homozygous LAMB3 Mutation in a Chinese Male With Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa and Severe Urethra Stenosis: A Case Report
A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Hair Restoration Surgery: Pre-Surgical Considerations And Pitfalls
Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
research Androgen Metabolism as It Affects Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.
research Hair Transplantation to Restore Pubic Area
Hair transplantation successfully restored a woman's pubic hair with natural-looking results and few complications.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
research Hirsutism in Adolescent Females
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.