research Kinetics and Equilibrium of Solute Diffusion into Human Hair
Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
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research Simulation of Scalp Cooling by External Devices for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Knockdown of FOXA2 Impairs Hair-Inductive Activity of Cultured Human Follicular Keratinocytes
Reducing FOXA2 in skin cells lowers their ability to grow hair.
research Response to: Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders
The authors agree that biotin may help certain hair disorders but lacks evidence for use in healthy people and call for more research.
research Skin Manifestations of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
research Cognitive, Emotional, Physical, and Behavioral Stress-Related Symptoms and Coping Strategies Among University Students During the Third Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic
University students in Egypt experienced high stress during COVID-19's third wave, with negative coping mechanisms being more common.
research Tofacitinib Treatment in Children With Rheumatic Diseases: Single-Center Experience
Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for children with rheumatic diseases.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Case Control Study
Hair loss linked to prostate enlargement; stress and family history important factors.
research The Clinical Development of a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
research Sebocytes Are the Key Regulators of Androgen Homeostasis in Human Skin
Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.
research Theoretical Considerations in Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
research Mechanism-Based Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride: Enzyme-Catalyzed Formation of NADP-Dihydrofinasteride, a Potent Bisubstrate Analog Inhibitor
Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.
research Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Comparison of Finasteride, a 5α Reductase Inhibitor, and Various Commercial Plant Extracts in In Vitro and In Vivo 5α Reductase Inhibition
Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
research Epidemiology and Treatment Modalities for the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
research Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Type I Steroid 5α-Reductase
New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
research Finasteride: A Slow-Binding 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.
research The Senescence–Stemness Alliance: A Cancer-Hijacked Regeneration Principle
Cancer can hijack the body's cell repair system to promote tumor growth, and targeting this process may improve cancer treatments.
research Treatment of Vitiligo With the 308-nm Xenon Chloride Excimer Laser
The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
research C19 and C21 5β/5α Metabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
research Autophagy Is Essential for Maintaining the Growth of a Human Mini-Organ: Evidence from Scalp Hair Follicle Organ Culture
Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.
research Periorbital Facial Rejuvenation: Applied Anatomy and Pre-Operative Assessment
Good preoperative assessment is crucial for safe and effective eyelid and brow cosmetic surgery.
research Development of a Two-Dimensional Model for Predicting Transdermal Permeation with the Follicular Pathway: Demonstration with a Caffeine Study
Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
research Reversible Decreases of Fertility in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats Treated Orally with Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
research Lifestyle and Physiological Factors Associated with Facial Wrinkling in Men and Women
Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.
research Multifunctional Merkel Cells: Their Roles in Electromagnetic Reception, Fingerprint Formation, Reiki, Epigenetic Inheritance, and Hair Form
Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
research Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Is Involved in Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of 655-nm Red Light and LED in In Vitro Culture Model
Red light and LED treatments help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
research Distinctive Histopathologic Findings in Linear Morphea (En Coup De Sabre) Alopecia
The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
research Effect of Surface Treatments on the Nanomechanical Properties of Human Hair
Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.