research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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research Top Ten Clinical Pearls in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
research Stimulation of Elastin Expression by Minoxidil in Chick Skin Fibroblasts
Minoxidil boosts elastin production, potentially helping skin diseases.
research Alpha-Spinasterol from Melandrium Firmum Attenuates Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in a Rat Model
α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.
research Leucoderma Associated With the Use of Topical Minoxidil: A Report of Two Cases
Minoxidil use may cause skin pigmentation loss.
research Ranitidine And Finasteride Inhibit The Synthesis And Release Of Trimethylamine N-Oxide And Mitigate Its Cardiovascular And Renal Damage Through Modulating Gut Microbiota
Ranitidine and finasteride lower TMAO levels, reducing heart and kidney damage by changing gut bacteria.
research Treatment of Cystathionine Beta-Synthase Deficiency in Mice Using a Minicircle-Based Naked DNA Vector
MC-DNA vector-based gene therapy can temporarily treat CBS deficiency in mice.
research Telogen Effluvium Associated with the Dopamine Agonist Pramipexole in a 55-Year-Old Woman with Parkinson's Disease
A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
research A Study of the Soluble Proteins of Normal and Pathologic Horny Tissues by a Modified Disc Electrophoresis Technique
Pathologic tissues have more soluble proteins than normal tissues.
research Androgen- and Estrogen-Secreting Adrenal Cancers
Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
research Rat Steroid 5α-Reductase Kinetic Characteristics: Extreme pH-Dependency of the Type II Isozyme in Prostate and Epididymis Homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research 3,4,5-Tri-O-Caffeoylquinic Acid Promoted Hair Pigmentation Through β-Catenin and Its Target Genes
A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Allergens of Permanent Hair Dyes Induce Epidermal Damage, Skin Barrier Loss, and IL-1 Alpha Increase in Epidermal In Vitro Model
Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
research Testosterone in Women: Measurement and Therapeutic Use
Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
research Alcohol Exposure During Late Adolescence Increases Drinking in Adult Wistar Rats, an Effect That Is Not Reduced by Finasteride
Alcohol in teen years leads to more adult drinking, finasteride doesn't help.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Fetal-Maternal Microchimeric Stem Cell Population in Maternal Hair Follicles Long After Childbirth
Fetal-maternal stem cells in a mother's hair can help with tissue repair and regeneration long after childbirth.
research Clinical Review 74: Dermatological Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders
Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
research Transcriptome Sequencing and Identification of Cytochrome P450 Monooxygenases Involved in the Biosynthesis of Maslinic Acid and Corosolic Acid in Avicennia Marina
Researchers found two enzymes in Avicennia marina that help produce maslinic acid and corosolic acid, which have medicinal benefits.
research Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Regulates the Proliferation and Differentiation of Human Melanocytes in a Differentiation-Stage-Specific Manner
PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
research Blood MUC-18/MCAM Expression in Patients with Melanoma: A Suitable Marker of Poor Outcome
High MUC-18/MCAM levels in blood indicate a worse outlook for melanoma patients.
research A Review of Surgical Methods (Excluding Hair Transplantation) and Their Role in Hair Loss Management Today
Surgical methods for hair loss are less common than hair transplants but still useful, especially for scarring hair loss.
research Functionally Distinct Melanocyte Populations Revealed by Reconstitution of Hair Follicles in Mice
Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
research Androgens and Acne: Perspectives on Clascoterone, the First Topical Androgen Receptor Antagonist
Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
research The Role of Androgen Therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne and Beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
research Pellagra and Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report
A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.
research T-Cell Induced-Self MHC Class I/Peptide Complexes May Enable De Novo Tolerance Induction to Neo-Antigens Occurring Outside of the Thymus
Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
research CD99 Is Strongly Expressed in Basal Cells of the Normal Adult Epidermis and Some Subpopulations of Appendages: Comparison with Developing Fetal Skin
CD99 is highly present in certain skin cells and could help treat skin conditions.
research Heterogeneity of Neural Crest-Derived Melanocytes
Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.