research Hair Follicles and Associated Glands as Androgen Targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
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research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.
research Alopecia Areata: Hyperactivity of the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Is a Myth?
The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.
research Outcome and Clinical-Biological Characteristics of Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer Undergoing Removal of Ovarian/Pelvic Metastases
Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.
research An Adult With Hair Loss: A Rare Case of Non-Classical 3β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency
A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
research Cytostatics and Immunosuppressive Drugs: Toxicities and Management
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research iNKT Cells Ameliorate Human Autoimmunity: Lessons from Alopecia Areata
iNKT cells can help prevent and treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
research Somatostatin Expression in Human Hair Follicles and Its Potential Role in Immune Privilege
Somatostatin may help protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
research Epigallocatechin-3 Gallate Inhibits STAT-1/JAK2/IRF-1/HLA-DR/HLA-B and Reduces CD8 NKG2D Lymphocytes in Alopecia Areata Patients
EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
research Tardily Accelerated Neurologic Deterioration in Two-Step Thallium Intoxication
Thallium poisoning can cause worsening nerve damage and vision loss without typical symptoms.
research Mouse Models of Alopecia Areata: C3H/HeJ Mice Versus the Humanized AA Mouse Model
The humanized AA mouse model is better for testing new alopecia areata treatments.
research Small Molecule Wnt Pathway Inhibitor (SM04755) as a Potential Topical Psoriasis Treatment
SM04755 may be an effective topical treatment for psoriasis.
research Investigating the Effects of Metabolic Dysregulation on Hair Follicles: A Comparison of HIV-Infected Women With and Without Central Lipohypertrophy
Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.
research No Genetic Support for a Contribution of Prostaglandins to the Etiology of Androgenetic Alopecia
No genetic link between prostaglandins and hair loss found.
research Treatment of Severe Hypertension with Minoxidil: Advantages and Limitations
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure but side effects may limit its use.
research Fatal Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Associated With Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
research Environment of the Anagen Follicle
The document concludes that hair follicles have a complex environment and our understanding of it is growing, but there are limitations when applying animal study findings to humans.
research Elkonyxis Associated With Habit-Tic Deformity: Two Case Reports
Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
research Patterned Androgenic Alopecia in Normal Women
Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.
research The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target
Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
research Surface Modification and Endothelialization of Biomaterials as Potential Scaffolds for Vascular Tissue Engineering Applications
Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
research The Influence of Androgens on Insulin Resistance
Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Vestibular Hair Cell Regeneration and Restoration of Balance Function Induced by Math1 Gene Transfer
Gene therapy with the Math1 gene helped regenerate balance-related cells and improve balance in mice.
research Regulatory T Cells: The Many Faces of Foxp3
Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
research Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Marker of Insulin Resistance
Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.
research Topical Minoxidil for Hair Regrowth
5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
research Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Biochemical Criteria
The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.