research Alopecia: The Case for Medical Necessity
Alopecia should be treated as a medical condition because it may increase the risk of serious diseases and psychological issues.
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research Approach to Androgen Excess in Women: Clinical and Biochemical Insights
The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
research An Essential Role for RXRα in the Development of Th2 Responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research Alexithymia and Cutaneous Disease Morbidity: A Systematic Review
People with certain skin diseases often have more trouble understanding and describing their emotions, which can affect their health and treatment results.
research Green Tea in Dermatology
Green tea may help with various skin conditions and protect the skin when taken orally or applied topically, but its effectiveness is not always proven.
research Hormonal Profile in Men With Premature Androgenic Alopecia
Early balding in men might be a male hormonal equivalent of polycystic ovaries syndrome in women.
research The Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia in Men: A Mixed-Methods Survey Study
Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.
research Androgen Receptor Gene (CAG)n and (GGN)n Length Polymorphisms and Symptoms in Young Males with Long-Lasting Adverse Effects After Finasteride Use Against Androgenic Alopecia
Gene differences affect finasteride side effects in men with hair loss.
research Doxil (Caelyx): An Exploratory Study with Pharmacokinetics in Patients with Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer
Doxil showed some effectiveness against advanced prostate cancer but caused severe side effects at higher doses.
research Case Report: Alopecia Areata and Cannabis Use
A girl with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after using cannabis.
research Dermoscopic Approach to a Small Round to Oval Hairless Patch on the Scalp
Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
research Pre-/Postbiopsy Diagnosis Concordance in Women from an Afro-Caribbean Population: Response to Douglas et al
Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
research Understanding Key Symptoms, Side Effects, and Impacts of HR+/HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer: Qualitative Study Findings
Patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer commonly experience fatigue, hair loss, and pain, which significantly affect daily activities.
research Prescribing Patterns Amongst UK Dermatologists for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
UK dermatologists commonly use corticosteroids and minoxidil to treat hair loss conditions.
research Minoxidil Sulfotransferase, A Marker Of Human Keratinocyte Differentiation
Minoxidil sulfotransferase is a marker of keratinocyte differentiation and may play a role in hair growth.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research Use of Cyproterone Acetate in the Treatment of Acne, Hirsutism, and Virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
research Safety Concerns Regarding 5α Reductase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Pre-Adolescent Children with Oral Tofacitinib: A Retrospective Study
Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
research Prescribing of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in UK General Practice: A Retrospective Descriptive Study Using The Health Improvement Network
The medication cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol is usually prescribed correctly for acne after other treatments don't work.
research Serum Interleukin 17 in Patients with Pattern Hair Loss
Targeting IL-17 could help treat pattern hair loss.
research Part I: Accuracy of Teledermatology in Inflammatory Dermatoses
Teledermatology is highly accurate for diagnosing inflammatory skin conditions.
research Fetal Environment-Simulating Hyaluronic Acid-Dopamine-Chondroitin Sulfate Hydrogel Promoting Angiogenesis and Hair Regeneration for Wound Healing
The hydrogel helps heal wounds and regrow hair by mimicking a baby's environment.
research Characteristics and Migration Patterns of Selenium in Soil, Crops, and Hair in Northwest China
Selenium levels in soil, crops, and human hair in Northwest China are within safe limits.
research Synthesis of Novel Androstane-N-Cyclohexyl-17-Carboxamides and Their Effect on 5α-Reductase Isoform 2, Androgen Receptor, and Androgen-Dependent Glands
New compounds were made and tested, with compound 6 showing potential for treating prostate-related diseases.
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 The Fatty Acids and the Skin: A Focus on the N-6 Family of Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin, and while deficiency is rare in Western societies, it can cause dry, scaly skin and hair loss.
research Anti-Alopecia Characteristics of Ethanol Extract, n-Hexane, Ethyl Acetate, and Water Fractions of Malvaviscus Arboreus Cav
Wera leaf extract can help with hair growth.
research Hair Tonic Activity Test of Ethanol Extract, n-Hexane Fraction, Ethyl Acetate, and Water of Ceiba Leaf (Ceiba Pentandra L. Gaertn) as Hair Growth Promoter on New Zealand Rabbits
Ceiba leaf extracts significantly speed up hair growth.
research Recent Advances in the Treatment of Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
New drugs like N-acetylcysteine and dronabinol show promise for treating hair-pulling disorder.