research Finasteride and Male Breast Cancer: Does the MHRA Report Show a Link?
No definitive link between finasteride and male breast cancer, but further research is needed.
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research Premature Androgenic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance: Male Equivalent of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Some men with early hair loss may have similar hormonal changes to women with Polycystic ovary syndrome, and could be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Japanese Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride, especially in a 1mg dose, effectively slows hair loss and improves hair growth in Japanese men with male pattern hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Adolescents
research Contrast Enhanced Phototrichogram: An Improved Non-Invasive Technique for Measurement of Scalp Hair Dynamics in Androgenetic Alopecia – Validation Study with Histology After Transverse Sectioning of Scalp Biopsies
CE-PTG is a better method for analyzing hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
research The Future of Vitamin D in Dermatology
Vitamin D could be important for many skin functions and synthetic versions may treat various skin diseases.
research Finasteride: A 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
research Pregnancy and the Skin: Physiological Changes and Dermatoses
Pregnancy can cause skin changes like pigmentation, stretch marks, and temporary hair loss, which often worry the expectant individual.
research Low-Dose Spironolactone in the Treatment of Female Hirsutism
Low-dose spironolactone is safe and effective for treating hirsutism.
research Lesions in the Skin, Intestine, and Central Nervous System Induced by an Antimetabolite of Niacin
Injecting newborn mice with a niacin blocker caused skin, gut, and brain damage similar to human pellagra.
research Hirsutism in Women: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.
research Quantifying Hair Shape and Hair Damage Induced During Reshaping of Hair
New imaging and testing methods can effectively assess hair shape changes and damage.
research Erbium: YAG Laser (2,940 nm) Treatment Stimulates Hair Growth Through Upregulating Wnt 10b and β-Catenin Expression in C57BL/6 Mice
A specific laser treatment can promote hair growth in mice by increasing certain protein levels.
research Effects of Hyperandrogenism and High Body Mass Index on Acne Severity in Women
Women with acne often have higher levels of male hormones and are more likely to be overweight, both of which can make acne worse.
research Topical Bimatoprost for the Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost can help grow eyebrow hair.
research Optical Properties of Hair: Effect of Treatments on Luster as Quantified by Image Analysis
Treatments with certain oils and resins make hair shinier, while zinc oxide and synthetic sebum make it duller.
research Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometric Investigation of Penetration of Coconut and Mineral Oils into Human Hair Fibers: Relevance to Hair Damage
Coconut oil can penetrate hair better than mineral oil, potentially protecting against damage.
research Rosemary Oil vs Minoxidil 2% for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Comparative Trial
Rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% both effectively increase hair count in people with androgenetic alopecia, but rosemary oil causes less scalp itching.
research Scalp Micropigmentation: A Concealer for Hair and Scalp Deformities
Scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo technique, is a promising non-surgical treatment for hair and scalp deformities, despite potential complications.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Depression in Finasteride Users for Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Serious Concern or Red Herring?
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
research Safety of Skin Care Products During Pregnancy
Most skin care products are safe during pregnancy, but avoid hydroquinone and tretinoin.
research Controversy: Is There a Role for Adjuvants in the Management of Male Pattern Hair Loss?
Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
research Hair Transplantation: Standard Guidelines of Care
Hair transplantation is a safe, outpatient procedure for restoring hair in individuals with pattern hair loss or certain types of scarring, requiring a trained physician and team, with ongoing medical treatment recommended.
research Hair Loss in Cancer Chemotherapy Patients
Chemotherapy causes hair loss in cancer patients by affecting both growing and resting hair.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 1% Topical Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Japanese Women
1% topical minoxidil solution significantly improved hair growth in Japanese women with androgenetic alopecia, with no major side effects.
research Apoptosis in Growing Hair Follicles Following Gamma-Irradiation and Application for the Evaluation of Radioprotective Agents
Radiation increases cell death in hair follicles, but certain treatments can protect against this effect.
research Elucidating Penetration Pathways Into the Hair Fiber Using Novel Microscopic Techniques
The conclusion is that substances can penetrate hair fibers through multiple pathways, including both the cell membrane complex and the non-keratinous parts.
research Advances in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Brief Review of Finasteride Studies
Finasteride is effective in growing hair and stopping hair loss in men with mild to moderate alopecia.
research Current Understanding of Androgenetic Alopecia: Part II: Clinical Aspects and Treatment
research A Community Study of Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Bishan, Singapore
In Bishan, Singapore, 63% of men have androgenetic alopecia, a type of hair loss, with rates increasing with age and more common in Indians than Chinese.