35 citations,
November 1931 in “Journal of Genetics” Hairless mice lack fur due to a genetic mutation affecting skin response, not hormone issues.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
251 citations,
October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical nitroglycerin spray effectively prevents scalp necrosis in hair transplant patients.
August 2022 in “Archives of pediatric surgery” Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome is a rare condition where hair or thread tightly wraps around a child's body part, requiring quick treatment to prevent damage.
October 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” Keedari thailam is effective for treating alopecia areata and has multiple health benefits.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
September 2002 in “Comprehensive Therapy” Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
37 citations,
February 2013 in “Maturitas” Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
2 citations,
September 2018 in “Clinical Pediatrics” Most inconsolable crying in infants is not due to a serious cause, and a detailed check-up is typically enough to find the reason.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review determines effective, safe treatments for female hair loss.
1 citations,
April 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.
7 citations,
April 2012 in “Clinical investigation” Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
4 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Sweat gland development involves two unique skin cell programs and a temporary skin environment.
288 citations,
June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
21 citations,
June 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.
98 citations,
July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
6 citations,
January 2010 in “Neoplasma” Certain gene patterns in breast cancer are linked to how active hormone receptors are and could affect patient survival.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
284 citations,
February 2008 in “Pediatrics” Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.
90 citations,
December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
33 citations,
May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
20 citations,
March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
40 citations,
January 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Fetal cells could improve skin repair with minimal scarring and are a potential ready-to-use solution for tissue engineering.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
521 citations,
January 1954 in “Physiological Reviews” Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
August 2022 in “Deleted Journal” Nutritional education reduces chemotherapy side effects and improves health in breast cancer patients.
102 citations,
July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.