research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
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research The Midline Part: An Important Physical Clue to the Clinical Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
"Christmas tree" pattern helps diagnose female hair loss.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.
research Prostate Cancer Prevention
Prostate cancer prevention includes diet changes, supplements, and medications, with more answers expected soon.
research The Population Dynamics of Cancer: A Darwinian Perspective
Cancer development is like natural selection, involving mutated cells and environmental factors.
research Topical Application of the Synthetic Triterpenoid RTA 408 Protects Mice from Radiation-Induced Dermatitis
RTA 408 cream protects mice from radiation skin damage.
research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention: An Updated Cochrane Systematic Review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
research Refinement of Technique in Injection Lipolysis Based on Scientific Studies and Clinical Evaluation
Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
research Sebaceous Gland Loss and Inflammation in Scarring Alopecia: A Potential Role in Pathogenesis
Loss of sebaceous glands and inflammation may contribute to the development of scarring alopecia.
research Hyperplasia of Hair Follicles and Other Adnexal Structures in Cutaneous Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Hair follicle hyperplasia is common in both benign and malignant skin lymphoproliferative disorders, with a proposed new term "pseudolymphomatous adnexitis."
research Five-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate Cancer Prevention
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of Geranium Sibiricum Extract in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and C57BL/6 Mice
Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.
research Minoxidil: Right Atrial Cardiac Pathology in Animals and Humans
Minoxidil may cause heart issues in animals and humans.
research Fibromodulin Deficiency Alters Temporospatial Expression Patterns of Transforming Growth Factor-β Ligands and Receptors During Adult Mouse Skin Wound Healing
Mice lacking fibromodulin have disrupted healing patterns, leading to abnormal skin repair and scarring.
research Intermittent Use of Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals Using Finasteride Prolongs the Time Off Period
Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
research Follicular Streamers (Stelae) in Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia
Hair root sheaths are more common in non-scarring hair loss and help diagnose the type of hair loss.
research Phenotypic Variability Associated with WNT10A Nonsense Mutations
WNT10A mutations cause varied symptoms in patients with odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia.
research Efficacy of Topical Tofacitinib in Promoting Hair Growth in Non-Scarring Alopecia: Possible Mechanism via VEGF Induction
Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
research Revisiting Hyper- and Hypo-Androgenism by Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research Effects of Short-Term Finasteride on Apoptotic Factors and Androgen Receptors in Prostate Cancer Cells
Short-term finasteride treatment may lower some cell death factors in prostate cancer cells.
research Transverse Sections for Diagnosis of Alopecia?
Vertical sections are better than horizontal sections for diagnosing alopecia.
research The History of the Development of Minoxidil
Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
research Progesterone-Induced Stimulation of Mammary Tumorigenesis Is Due to the Progesterone Metabolite, 5α-Dihydroprogesterone (5αP), and Can Be Suppressed by the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Progesterone byproduct 5αP stimulates mammary tumor growth, but finasteride can suppress it.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Human Placental Extract Exerts Hair Growth-Promoting Effects Through the GSK-3β Signaling Pathway in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Human placental extract may help hair growth by affecting certain cell signals and could be more effective with minoxidil.
research Review Paper: The Use of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Selected Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
research Histologic Progression of Acne Inversa/Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Implications for Future Investigations and Therapeutic Intervention
Acne inversa is an epithelial-driven disease where inflammation is caused by cyst rupture, and treatments should focus on preventing tendril growth for better results.
research Distinguishing Diffuse Alopecia Areata from Pattern Hair Loss Using CD3+ T Cells
CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.