research Abstracts for IMANA Pre-ISNA Convention, September 2006
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research Telogen Effluvium: The Debate on Catagen and Hair Shedding Mechanisms
The debate focuses on the role of catagen and hair shedding mechanisms in telogen effluvium.
research Systemic Steroids With or Without 2% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.
research Discontinuation of Alpha-Blockade After Initial Treatment With Finasteride and Doxazosin for Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Stopping alpha-blocker medication after 6-9 months is safe and effective for most patients with bladder outlet obstruction.
research Captopril and Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of Known Cutaneous Reactions in Captopril Use
Captopril may cause hair loss, as shown by a woman's hair regrowing after stopping the medication.
research Reducing Pain During Hair Transplant Lidocaine Infiltration
Using a handheld massage device during hair transplant significantly reduces pain for most patients.
research Inexpensive Liquid Nitrogen Container
A cheap stainless steel container from a retail store can store liquid nitrogen effectively for 8-12 hours, saving money for medical practitioners.
research Highway Deconstruction
The document concludes that human astrocytes aid stroke recovery, research confidence affects student career aspirations, collagen affects cancer spread, a microRNA suppresses brain cancer growth, calmodulin regulates water channels, and small magnesium pieces deform differently.
research Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-Textured Hair
The curved nonrotary punch is better for hair extraction in people with tightly curled hair.
research How to Assess Dermatology Resident Surgical Training: New Techniques
New evaluation tools are needed for better surgical training in dermatology residency programs.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Variant 1859G→A (Arg620Gln) of the Hairless Gene: Absence of Association with Papular Atrichia or Androgenetic Alopecia
Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
research Lack of Effect of Topical Finasteride Suggests an Endocrine Role for Dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata in a Dog: Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Histological Features
The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair without treatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.
research Characterization of Hair Lipid Images by Argon Sputter Etching-Scanning Electron Microscopy
Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
research Four Closure
Certain astrocytes can protect the brain and improve recovery after a stroke, and a hair loss drug might reduce cancer spread.
research What Controls Hair Follicle Cycling?
The control system for hair growth cycles is not well understood and needs more research.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Finding Parallels: Scientific Discoveries in Neuroprotection, Research Self-Efficacy, Metastasis Inhibition, Tumor Suppression, Membrane Channel Regulation, Nanoscale Deformation, and Frequency Shift Detection
Human stem cells can aid stroke recovery, research experiences boost students' career aspirations, minoxidil may reduce cancer spread, a molecule can slow tumor growth, a protein affects water flow in cells, magnesium behaves differently at tiny scales, and a new method detects slow-moving objects.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: Myths and Misconceptions
Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
research Testosterone Implants in Women: Pharmacological Dosing for a Physiologic Effect
Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
research Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Clinical, Biochemical, and Molecular Genetic Study
High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of the Yellow Dot Pattern in Alopecia Areata
Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Attenuation of 5α-Reductase-Mediated Progesterone Metabolism Promotes Differentiation of Human Endometrial Stromal Cells for the Establishment of Pregnancy
Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
research Association of Topical Minoxidil With Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis Caused by LIPH Pathogenic Variants
Minoxidil solution applied twice daily improved hair growth in patients with Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis due to LIPH gene issues, with mild side effects.
research Creating a Survey Instrument for Self-Assessed Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Androgen Excess
In 2020, a new online survey was made to help identify Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, but it needs some improvements for better understanding and accuracy.
research Advances in Hair Restoration
New techniques improve hair restoration success.
research Unique Cutaneous Reaction to Second- and Third-Generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Certain leukemia drugs can cause severe skin reactions that may require stopping treatment.
research Effect of Finasteride 5 mg (Proscar) on Acne and Alopecia in Female Patients with Normal Serum Levels of Free Testosterone
Finasteride improves acne and hair loss in women with normal testosterone.
research Validation of Scalp Coverage Scoring Methods for Scalp Hair Loss in Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Scalp coverage scoring accurately measures hair loss and treatment effectiveness.