research Androgens and Antiandrogens Influence on COVID-19 Disease in Men
Male hormones may make COVID-19 worse, while substances that block these hormones could lessen symptoms.
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research Cult of the Body Beautiful: At What Cost?
Societal pressure for the perfect body leads to health risks and disorders.
research Hair Follicle Rejuvenation Induced by Topical Minoxidil in a Humanized Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil rejuvenates hair follicles and reduces aging signs in male pattern baldness.
research Defining MicroRNA Signatures of Hair Follicular Stem and Progenitor Cells in Healthy and Androgenic Alopecia Patients
Found microRNA differences in hair cells, suggesting potential treatment targets for hair loss.
research Reply to Letter to the Editor: A Response to 'Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19'
Balding might help identify men at higher risk for severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research A 5-Year Retrospective Study on Alopecia in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria
The most common causes of hair loss in a Nigerian hospital were discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp and alopecia areata, and more research is needed to understand and address these issues.
research Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research The Ancient Remedies of Alopecia
Modern treatments for hair loss are more effective and less unpleasant than ancient remedies.
research Impact of Androgen Status and Anti-Androgen Therapy on the Course of COVID-19 in Men
Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
research What Do We Know About 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
research What Do We Know About 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
research Role of Insulin, Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1, Hyperglycemic Food, and Milk Consumption in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
research Theoretical Basis and Clinical Practice for FUE Megasession Hair Transplantation in the Treatment of Large Area Androgenic Alopecia
FUE megasession hair transplantation effectively treats large area hair loss with less discomfort and shorter operation time.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.
research Acne Keloidalis and Folliculitis Keloidalis
Acne keloidalis nuchae is a hair loss condition affecting men of African descent, causing scar-like bumps on the scalp and neck.
research Secondary Cutis Verticis Gyrata Induced by Long-Term Use of High-Dose Topical Minoxidil
Long-term use of high-dose topical minoxidil can cause thickened, ridged scalp.
research Efficacy of Finasteride 1 mg in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Finasteride 1 mg effectively treats male pattern hair loss with minimal side effects.
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 Polygonum Multiflorum Extract Supports Hair Growth by Elongating Anagen Phase and Abrogating the Effect of Androgen in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
research Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
research The Association of Male Pattern Baldness and Risk of Cancer and High-Grade Disease Among Men Presenting for Prostate Biopsy
Men with more advanced male pattern baldness have a higher risk of prostate cancer and more severe disease.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Genetic Variants at 20p11 Confer Risk to Androgenetic Alopecia in the Chinese Han Population
Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
research A Review on Finasteride: A 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor, Its Mechanism, Facts, and Benefits
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and prostate issues with minimal side effects.
research Reduction of Telogen Rate and Increase of Hair Density in Androgenetic Alopecia by a Cosmetic Product: Results of a Randomized, Prospective, Vehicle-Controlled Double-Blind Study in Men
Cosmetic foam product reduces hair loss and increases hair density in men.
research Cue Masking and Cultural Signals: Testing Context-Specific Preferences for Balding Leaders
Baldness and shaved heads change how traits are seen but don't really affect leader preferences.
research Distribution of Polyamines May Be Altered in Different Scalp Regions of Patients with Hair Loss
Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.
research Topical Delivery of Drugs Using Ethosomes: A Review
Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating male pattern baldness.
research Dermal White Adipose Tissue: A Newly Recognized Layer of Skin Innate Defense
Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.