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research Editor's Picks January 2021
PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
research Investigating the Effects of Hydro-Alcoholic Extract of Pimpinella Anisum L. on Hair Growth
Pimpinella anisum L. extract significantly boosts hair growth in mice.
research Deciphering Gynecological Pathologies in Women With Acne and Alopecia: An Imaging Experience
Women with acne and hair loss, even if they have regular periods, often have polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients with High BMI Tend to Have Functional Disorders of Androgen Excess: A Prospective Study
Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
research Comparative Efficacy of Topical Finasteride (0.25%) in Combination With Minoxidil (5%) Against 5% Minoxidil or 0.25% Finasteride Alone in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot, Randomized Open-Label Study
Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
research Comparison of the Acute Ultraviolet Photoresponse in Congenic Albino Hairless C57BL/6J Mice Relative to Outbred SKH1 Hairless Mice
B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
research Transdermal Permeation of Tetracaine Hydrochloride by Lecithin Microemulsion: In Vivo
Lecithin microemulsion safely delivers tetracaine hydrochloride through the skin.
research Oriental Medicine Therapy in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
research Acanthosis Nigricans in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.
research Markers of Hyperandrogenism in South Asians with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The FG score is better at detecting hyperandrogenism in PCOS patients than testosterone levels or FAI, but testosterone is the recommended test for diagnosis.
research Prevention of Frey Syndrome with Superficial Temporal Fascia Interpositioning: A Retrospective Study
Using superficial temporal fascia helps prevent Frey syndrome after parotid surgery.
research Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Controls Hair Growth
Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth by stimulating specific skin cells.
research Inositol and FSH: A New Frontier for the Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment in PCOS
research Use of a Sustained Release Preparation of Clotrimazole to Treat Dermatophytosis in a Siamang (Hylobates Syndactylus)
A special clotrimazole varnish cured a siamang's persistent skin infection after 3 months.
research Cognitive Testing of a Survey Instrument for Self-Assessed Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Androgen Excess
The survey helps identify menstrual irregularities and excess male hormones, aiming to detect conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Mesotherapy with Bicalutamide: A New Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
Bicalutamide mesotherapy improved hair density in women with hair loss and was well received.
research Principles of Management of Women with Hirsutism: A Dermatologist’s Perspective
The conclusion is that hirsutism in women can be managed with hair removal techniques, medications, and topical treatments.
research Cryopreservation Of Engineered Hair Follicle Germs For Hair Regenerative Medicine
DMSO and microfinger devices show promise for preserving hair grafts for hair loss treatments.
research Correlation Between Biochemical and Clinical Hyperandrogenism Parameters in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Relation to Age
The link between physical signs of high male hormones and hormone levels in women with PCOS changes with age.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
research Hirsutism in Young Girls: Beyond PCOS
Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
research A Review on Androgenic Alopecia: Etiology, Pathogenesis, Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Treatment Approaches
Androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning, and treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and light therapy.
research Ultrasound-Assisted Facile Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of Novel N-(2-Substituted Phenyl-4-Oxathiazolidine-3-Carbonothioyl) Benzamide
Researchers made new compounds that could potentially be developed into anticancer drugs.
research Surgical Therapies for Stable Vitiligo: Non-Cultured Epidermal Cell Suspension Transplantation
Transplanting skin cells is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for vitiligo.
research Injury Modifies the Fate of Hair Follicle Dermal Stem Cell Progeny in a Hair Cycle-Dependent Manner
Injury changes how hair follicle stem cells behave, depending on the hair growth stage.
research Hair Evaluation Method: Pull Test and Wash Test
The pull test and wash test are cheap, easy methods to diagnose hair loss.
research Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia Is Not Associated with Sexual Dysfunction: A Survey-Based, Single-Centre, Controlled Study
Finasteride does not cause sexual dysfunction in men with hair loss.
research Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy at a Hormone Clinic Causing Significant Virilization in a Post-Menopausal Woman
A woman developed male characteristics after using unregulated hormone therapy.
research Lichen Planopilaris Mimicking Androgenic Alopecia: The Importance of Using a Dermatoscope
Using a dermatoscope is crucial for accurately diagnosing hair loss conditions.