research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
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research Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.
research Progesterone, Neurosteroids, and the Hormonal Basis of Catamenial Epilepsy
Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.
research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Lack of a Gonadal or Adrenal Androgenic Mechanism for the Hypertrichosis Produced by Diazoxide, Phenytoin, and Minoxidil
These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.
research Human Pollution Exposure Correlates With Accelerated Ultrastructural Degradation of Hair Fibers
Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
research Getting to the Core of the Dermal Papilla
The document concludes that understanding dermal papilla cells is key to improving hair regeneration treatments.
research Novel Aspects of Age-Protection by Spermidine Supplementation Are Associated with Preserved Telomere Length
Spermidine helps protect against aging by preserving telomere length.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
research Alopecia And Hirsutism: Pathogenesis And Management Strategies
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
research Are Hand Preference And Sexual Orientation Possible Predicting Factors For Finasteride Adverse Effects In Male Androgenic Alopecia?
Hand preference and sexual orientation may predict finasteride side effects in male hair loss.
research Androgen Excess and Post-Reproductive Health
Excess male hormones in postmenopausal women can cause health issues and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes; treatment depends on the cause.
research Three Isolations of Chaetomium Globosum from Erythematous Epilation of Canine Skin
A dog's skin infection caused by the fungus Chaetomium globosum was effectively treated with ketoconazole.
research Hair Cycle in Dogs with Different Hair Types in a Tropical Region of Brazil
Boxer and Labrador dogs' hair growth is affected by the tropical climate, but Schnauzers' is not.
research Decreased Serum Ferritin and Alopecia in Women
Low serum ferritin levels are linked to hair loss in women.
research Metabolism and Skin Diseases
Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
research Treating Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Easier Said Than Done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
research Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D Levels Should Be Evaluated in Patients With Diffuse Hair Loss Prior to Treatment
Check and treat low iron and vitamin D levels in people with hair loss.
research Skin Eruptions Specific to Pregnancy: An Overview
Pregnancy can cause unique skin issues, some of which may risk the mother and baby's health and need careful treatment.
research Emollients: Application of Topical Treatments to the Skin
Nurses should treat emollients as medications, understanding their use and effects for treating skin conditions.
research Prior Facility Affects Alopecia in Adulthood for Rhesus Macaques
Where a rhesus macaque used to live can affect its chances of getting alopecia later in life, and females are more likely to be affected than males.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Clinical Practice
Platelet-rich plasma is considered safe but needs more research to prove its effectiveness in medical treatments.
research Association Between Stress and Bilateral Symmetrical Alopecia in Free-Ranging Formosan Macaques in Mt. Longevity, Taiwan
Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
research Factors Influencing the Effect of Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Analysis of Summary-Level Data
Higher energy, longer exposure, and pulse irradiation improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
research Beneficial Effects of Zinc on Reducing Severity of Depression
Zinc helps reduce the severity of depression.
research Adrenal Cortex Tumors and Hyperplasias
Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
research Implications of Neuroimaging for the Treatment of Epilepsy
Neuroimaging suggests that treatments targeting brain steroids could help control epilepsy, especially types linked to the menstrual cycle.
research Acupuncture in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Potential and Challenges
Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Cisd2 Deficiency Impairs Neutrophil Function by Regulating Calcium Homeostasis via Calnexin and SERCA
Lack of Cisd2 disrupts calcium balance in cells, leading to poorly functioning neutrophils.