research The Changes in the Hair Cycle During Gestation and the Post-Partum Period
Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
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research Increased Vibrissa Growth in Transgenic Mice Expressing Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1
IGF-1 increases whisker growth in transgenic mice.
research Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on the Upregulation of Inflammatory Cytokines in Cultured Sebocytes
Dihydrotestosterone increases certain inflammatory signals in skin cells, potentially contributing to acne.
research Sex-Bias in COVID-19-Associated Illness Severity and Mortality in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Male cancer patients have a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 than female patients.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Men
Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
research The Hair Follicle: Functions, Self-Renewal, and Alopecic Disorders
Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
research Revisiting Hyper- and Hypo-Androgenism by Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research Caspase-1 Level Is Higher in the Scalp in Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.
research Expression and Function of Nuclear Receptor Co-Activator 4: Evidence of a Potential Role Independent of Co-Activator Activity
NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
research The Anxiolytic Effect of Pregnancy in Rats Is Reversed by Finasteride
Pregnancy reduces anxiety in rats, but finasteride reverses this effect.
research Complications in Hair Restoration Surgery
Successful hair transplant surgery depends on careful patient selection, proper surgical plan and technique, and attentive aftercare.
research Herbal Extracts Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles
Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Immunology of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Recommendations
Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
research Hair Loss and Hirsutism in the Elderly
Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
research Androgen Receptor: A Promising Therapeutic Target in Breast Cancer
The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
research Identification of Telogen Markers Underscores That Telogen Is Far from a Quiescent Hair Cycle Phase
Telogen is an active phase with important biological processes, not a resting phase.
research Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β-HSD3, 17β-HSD5, and 3α-HSD3) Inhibitors: Extragonadal Regulation of Intracellular Sex Steroid Hormone Levels
Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
research Novel Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research Hair Matrix Cell Kinetics: A Selective Review
Hair growth is influenced by factors like genetics and nutrition, and more research is needed to understand hair loss and growth mechanisms.
research Dopamine Is a Novel, Direct Inducer of Catagen in Human Scalp Hair Follicles In Vitro
Dopamine stops hair growth and pigment production in human scalp hair follicles.
research Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
research The Modern Management of Hirsutism
Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity is linked to various skin disorders, which can help with early diagnosis and prevention of long-term health issues.
research A Holistic Approach to Antiaging as an Adjunct to Antiaging Procedures: A Review of the Literature
Combining cosmetic procedures with lifestyle changes improves antiaging results.
research The 5alpha-Reductase Type 1, But Not Type 2, Gene Is Expressed in Anagen Hairs Plucked from the Vertex Area of the Scalp of Hirsute Women and Normal Individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.