research The Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women
Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
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research Protection Against Cytosine Arabinoside-Induced Alopecia by Minoxidil in a Rat Animal Model
Minoxidil helps prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in rats.
research Dermatological Problems of Puberty
Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research Alterations in Androgen Conjugate Levels in Women and Men with Alopecia
Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.
research Cutaneous Blood Flow: Use of Laser Doppler Velocimetry in Dermatology
Laser Doppler velocimetry is a valuable noninvasive tool for skin blood flow research in dermatology.
research Metabolic Effect at Six and Twelve Months of Cyproterone Acetate (2 mg) Combined with Ethinyl Estradiol (35 µg) in 31 Patients
The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.
research Oral Spironolactone Therapy for Female Patients with Acne, Hirsutism, or Androgenic Alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
research Minoxidil: Hope for the Bald?
Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
research Efficacy of Topical Caffeine in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.
research Topical Minoxidil: Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness in Hair Loss Treatment
Most people using minoxidil for hair loss probably won't see significant improvement.
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 Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options
The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
research Small Molecule Wnt Pathway Inhibitor (SM04755) as a Potential Topical Psoriasis Treatment
SM04755 may be an effective topical treatment for psoriasis.
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 Drugs Affecting Hair Growth
Different hair growth phases affect how follicles respond to X-rays, and hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a key role in baldness; transplanted hair can grow on bald scalp areas.
research SIG-1451: A Topical Anti-Inflammatory New Chemical Entity for Atopic Dermatitis
SIG-1451 could be a promising new treatment for atopic dermatitis.
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Combination of 3% Minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride Versus 3% Minoxidil Solution in Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study
Combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective in increasing hair diameter than minoxidil alone for female-pattern hair loss.
research Update on the Use of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.
research Central Chorioretinopathy Associated with Topical Use of Minoxidil 2% for Treatment of Baldness
Using 2% minoxidil for baldness treatment might cause vision distortion due to fluid build-up under the retina.
research Predominant Expression of 5 Alpha-Reductase Type 1 in Pubic Skin from Normal Subjects and Hirsute Patients
The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
research Bioengineering a 3D Integumentary Organ System from iPS Cells Using an In Vivo Transplantation Model
Researchers created a fully functional, bioengineered skin system with hair from stem cells that successfully integrated when transplanted into mice.
research Determination of Minoxidil by Bleaching the Permanganate Carrier Solution in a Flow-Based Spectrophotometric System
The method quickly and accurately measures minoxidil in drugs, comparable to standard techniques.
research Generalized Calcinosis Cutis Associated with Probable Leptospirosis in a Dog
A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's Disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Complications of Rhytidectomy
Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
research Diseases Of The Canine Prostate Gland
The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.
research Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia (Stage V) Using Topical Minoxidil in a Retinoid Vehicle and Oral Finasteride
Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced 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 Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia: Comparing Two Different Depths of Microneedles
Deeper microneedling boosts hair growth, with 0.6mm needles and minoxidil being most effective.