research Testosterone Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.
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research Topical Minoxidil: Cardiac Effects in Bald Men
Using topical minoxidil for baldness can cause heart problems, especially in those with heart disease.
research Gefitinib: An Adverse Effects Profile
Gefitinib can cause skin problems, diarrhea, and nausea, but rarely causes severe lung disease or hair loss.
research Estrogens and Human Scalp Hair Growth: More Questions Than Answers
The effects of estrogen on human hair growth are unclear and need more research.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Solution of 0.25% Finasteride Admixed with 3% Minoxidil vs. 3% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
research Skin Diseases Associated With Atopic Dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
research Treatment of Hirsutism and Acne with Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research Long-Term Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in Male Pattern Baldness
Topical minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness and prevents hair loss.
research Androgens Affect the Activity of Human Sebocytes in Culture Depending on the Localization of the Sebaceous Glands, and Their Effect Is Antagonized by Spironolactone
Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
research Minoxidil: Hope for the Bald?
Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
research Computational Design and Development of a Novel Voltammetric Sensor for Minoxidil Detection Based on Electropolymerized Molecularly Imprinted Polymer
New sensor detects minoxidil accurately and effectively.
research Hair Loss and Herbs for Treatment
Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
research A Comparative Study of Dyslipidemia in Men and Women with Androgenic Alopecia
People with early onset baldness have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their heart disease risk.
research Efficacy of Topical Combination of 0.25% Finasteride and 3% Minoxidil Versus 3% Minoxidil Solution in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study
Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research A Primer on Cosmetics for Dermatologists
Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.
research Hair Growth Effects of Oral Administration of Finasteride, a Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, Alone and in Combination with Topical Minoxidil in the Balding Stumptail Macaque
Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
research The Therapeutic Use of Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.
research Effects of 17-β-Estradiol and ICI 182 780 on Hair Growth in Various Strains of Mice
17-β-Estradiol applied to the skin stops hair growth, while ICI 182 780 helps hair grow in mice.
research Becker's Nevus Associated with Chromosomal Mosaicism and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
research Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Serum Gonadotropins in Normal Men
Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.
research Hypersensitivity Reactions to Anticoagulant Drugs
Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.
research The Rationale for Physiological Testosterone Replacement in Women
Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research The Effect of the Antiandrogen 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone on Sebum Production and Cholesterol Concentration of Sebum
The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.
research Sperm Aneuploidy in Infertile Male Patients: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Infertile men are more likely to produce sperm with abnormal chromosome numbers, which can affect pregnancy success and embryo health.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
research Pharmacological Inhibition of Stearoyl CoA Desaturase in the Skin Induces Atrophy of the Sebaceous Glands
Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.