research Immunocytochemical Localization of Androgen Receptors in the Scalp of the Stumptail Macaque Monkey, a Model of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgen receptors found in monkey scalps, similar to humans, affect hair growth.
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research Hair Growth Effects of Oral Administration of Finasteride, a Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, Alone and in Combination with Topical Minoxidil in the Balding Stumptail Macaque
Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
research Chapter 20: Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alopecias
Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.
research Alopecia in Rhesus Macaques Correlates with Immunophenotypic Alterations in Dermal Inflammatory Infiltrates Consistent with Hypersensitivity Etiology
Hair loss in Rhesus macaques may be caused by a skin allergy-related condition.
research A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy of a 24-Week Topical Treatment by Latanoprost 0.1% on Hair Growth and Pigmentation in Healthy Volunteers with Androgenetic Alopecia
Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
research An Appraisal of Laboratory Models of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Better hair loss models needed for research.
research Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions
New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
research Hair Growth and Rejuvenation: An Overview
The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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 Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of Carthamus Tinctorius Floret Extract
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) extract helps hair grow and could be used in hair products.
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 Evaluation of Androgens in the Scalp Hair and Plasma of Patients with Male-Pattern Baldness Before and After Finasteride Administration
Finasteride lowers scalp and blood DHT levels, potentially treating male-pattern baldness.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Prostatic Disease
5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
research Gender Differences in Skin Aging and the Changing Profile of the Sex Hormones with Age
The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
research The Overexpression of Tβ4 in the Hair Follicle Tissue of Alpas Cashmere Goats Increases Cashmere Yield and Promotes Hair Follicle Development
Overexpressing Tβ4 in goats' hair follicles increases cashmere production and hair follicle growth.
research PCOS: Update and Diagnostic Approach
The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A New Hope in Dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research The Biology of Hair Growth
Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
research Untargeted Metabolomics and Steroid Signatures in Urine of Male Pattern Baldness Patients After Finasteride Treatment for a Year
Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Psychological Impact, Disease Association, and Treatment Options
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research An Accessible Pharmacodynamic Transcriptional Biomarker for Notch Target Engagement
Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Prevalence and Its Correlates Among Adolescent Girls
About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.
research Selections from Current Literature: Androgenetic Alopecia - The Science Behind a New Oral Treatment
New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
research Illness and Femininity in Hilary Mantel’s Giving Up the Ghost
The document concludes that Hilary Mantel's memoir shows how childhood experiences affect adult health, criticizing modern medicine for ignoring the mental aspects of physical illness.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat hair loss with medicine, continue indefinitely.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
research Androgens and Ovarian Function: Translation from Basic Discovery Research to Clinical Impact
Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.