research Diagnostic Challenges in Determining Alopecia Areata
Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
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research Protective Role of Nigella Sativa in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Black seed oil significantly protects against hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor and Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research Hypertrichosis of Vellus Hairs in the Malar Region After Unilateral Treatment with Bimatoprost
Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Ocular Manifestations of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: A Rare Presentation
The report shows a young man with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had typical and additional eye problems related to the disease.
research Key Factors in the Complex and Coordinated Network of Skin Keratinization: Their Significance and Involvement in Common Skin Conditions
Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
research Characteristics of 60 Adult Chronic Hair Pullers
Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
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 Dual Deficiency of Melatonin and Dihydrotestosterone Promotes Stromal Cell Damage and Mediates Prostatitis via the cGAS-STING Pathway in Sleep-Deprived Mice
Lack of sleep in mice leads to prostatitis by reducing certain hormones and activating an inflammatory pathway, which can be temporarily fixed with normal sleep.
research Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer: An Umbrella Review of Prospective Observational Studies and Mendelian Randomization Analyses
Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
research Pathogenesis and Regenerative Therapy in Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata: Focus on Hair Follicle
Hair follicles are key to treating vitiligo and alopecia areata, but challenges exist.
research Research Advances in Smart Responsive-Hydrogel Dressings for Diabetic Wound Healing
Smart hydrogel dressings could improve diabetic wound healing by adjusting to wound conditions and controlling drug release.
research Signaling Pathways and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effective PCOS treatments require targeting specific signaling pathways.
research Androgen Excess: A Hallmark of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.
research Melatonin Increases Drought Resistance by Regulating Wheat Root Morphology
Melatonin helps wheat plants resist drought by improving their root and root hair growth.
research Recent Advances in Neuropeptide-Related Omics and Gene Editing: Spotlight on NPY and Somatostatin and Their Roles in Growth and Food Intake of Fish
New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
research Functional Characterization of Soybean Strigolactone Biosynthesis and Signaling Genes in Arabidopsis MAX Mutants and GmMAX3 in Soybean Nodulation
GmMAX3b gene in soybeans boosts nodulation and affects hormone levels.
research Extracellular Vesicles: Emerging Therapeutics in Cutaneous Lesions
Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
research Protein Degradation: Expanding the Toolbox to Restrain Cancer Drug Resistance
Using protein degradation to fight cancer drug resistance shows promise but needs more precise targeting and fewer side effects.
research GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Beyond Their Pancreatic Effects
GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.
research Tregs: Where We Are and What Comes Next?
The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
research COVID-19 Pandemic: What About the Gonads?
COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.
research Mechanisms Involved in the Relationship Between Vitamin D and Insulin Resistance: Impact on Clinical Practice
Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
research Roles of Steroid Receptors in the Lung and COVID-19
Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
research The Double-Edged Sword of Testosterone’s Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.
research Testosterone Target Therapy: Focus on Immune Response, Controversies, and Clinical Implications in Patients with COVID-19 Infection
Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research TSPO Activation Modulates the Effects of High Pressure in a Rat Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.