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Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
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The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
research Hypothyroidism in Thyroid Carcinoma Follow-up: Orlistat May Inhibit the Absorption of Thyroxine
Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.
research Adipose Stem Cells From Type 2 Diabetic Mice Exhibit Therapeutic Potential In Wound Healing
Fat stem cells from diabetic mice can still help heal wounds.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.
research Serum Preptin and Amylin Levels with Respect to Body Mass Index in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients
Women with PCOS have lower amylin levels, which are not related to their body weight.
research Feline Paraneoplastic Alopecia Associated with Metastasizing Intestinal Carcinoma
A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
research Hair Growth After Gefitinib Treatment
A man's bald spot grew hair after starting cancer treatment with gefitinib.
research Finasteride Induced Hyperglycemia
Finasteride may worsen blood sugar control in diabetic patients.
research Excess Iodine Intake From a Cystic Fibrosis Supplement Induces Symptomatic Hypothyroidism
Excessive iodine from a cystic fibrosis supplement can cause hypothyroidism.
research Abnormal Fingerprints and Immigration Delay Disease
Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.
research Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.
research Lipoatrophy and Severe Metabolic Disturbance in Mice with Fat-Specific Deletion of PPARγ
Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
research Potassium Channel Therapeutics at the Bedside
Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
research EGFR Inhibitors and Cutaneous Complications: A Practical Approach to Management
The document provides advice on how to recognize and treat skin-related side effects of cancer drugs known as EGFR inhibitors.
research Cervical Cancer Metastasis to the Scalp Presenting as Alopecia Neoplastica
A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
research The Dermatological Consequences of Obesity
Obesity increases the risk of skin infections, inflammatory conditions, and melanoma, but not basal cell carcinoma.
research Cytokine Loaded Layer-By-Layer Ultrathin Matrices to Deliver Single Dermal Papilla Cells for Spot-By-Spot Hair Follicle Regeneration
Scientists have created a method to deliver specific cells that can regenerate hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss.
research Insertional Mutation of the Hairless Locus on Mouse Chromosome 14
A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine-Metabolic Disease and Nutritional Deficiency in the Elderly
Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.
research Stimulation of Elastin Expression by Minoxidil in Chick Skin Fibroblasts
Minoxidil boosts elastin production, potentially helping skin diseases.
research Menstrual Cycle Alterations During Adolescence: Early Expression of Metabolic Syndrome and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
research Synthetic Studies Toward the Development of Novel Minoxidil Analogs and Conjugates with Polyamines
New minoxidil compounds with better water solubility were made, but their full effects and safety need more research.
research The Effects of Topical Diazoxide on Hair Follicular Growth and Physiology of the Stumptailed Macaque
Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research CD99 Is Strongly Expressed in Basal Cells of the Normal Adult Epidermis and Some Subpopulations of Appendages: Comparison with Developing Fetal Skin
CD99 is highly present in certain skin cells and could help treat skin conditions.
research Skin and Hair Abnormalities of Cantu Syndrome: A Congenital Hypertrichosis Due to a Genetic Alteration Mimicking the Pharmacological Effect of Minoxidil
Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
research Metabolic Syndrome and Skin Disease: Potential Connection and Risk
Some skin diseases may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and related health issues.
research Lineage Potential, Plasticity, and Environmental Reprogramming of Epithelial Stem/Progenitor Cells
Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.