research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Scalp Med in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Scalp med(R) effectively and safely improves hair count and thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Surgical Correction of Traumatic Alopecia Marginalis or Traction Alopecia in Black Women
Surgical correction can treat hair loss in black women caused by styling practices, with techniques chosen based on individual needs and hair loss severity.
research Profile Analysis of Adverse Events After Boron Neutron Capture Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Sub-Analysis of the JHN002 Study
Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
research Glucose and Acetate Metabolism by Isolated Sheep Wool Follicles
Sheep wool follicles can metabolize both glucose and acetate using different pathways important for wool growth.
research Clinical Evaluation of Hirsutism in South India
Most women with excessive hair growth in South India have hirsutism without a known cause, with common facial hair growth and some showing hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovaries.
research The Effect of Relative Humidity on the Spreading of Ethanol on Human Hair Fibers
Ethanol spreads well on hair at low humidity but less so at higher humidity due to water condensation.
research Cerebellar Medulloblastoma: Treatment by Irradiation of the Whole Central Nervous System
Irradiating the whole central nervous system can lead to over 50% of patients with cerebellar medulloblastoma surviving three years.
research Evaluation of Galectin-3 Level in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Males with male pattern baldness have higher blood galectin-3 levels.
research Mesenchyme Governs Hair Follicle Induction
The mesenchyme can start hair growth, but the exact signal that causes this is still unknown.
research Transcription Factor SOX2-Induced Amphiregulin Inhibits Pressure Ulcer Formation via Suppressing Oxidative Stress After Cutaneous Ischemia-Reperfusion in Mice
SOX2 helps reduce wound size and pressure ulcer formation by suppressing oxidative stress and increasing antioxidant activity in mice.
research Extensive Hair Growth Stimulation and Follicle Normalization With Transplanted Hair Follicle Associated Pluripotent Stem Cells in Athymic Nude Mice
Transplanted stem cells from hair follicles significantly boosted hair growth and normalized follicles in certain mice.
research Primary Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma–Leg Type Masquerading as a Mucocele
An elderly woman's upper lip lump, thought to be a mucocele, was actually a rare type of lymphoma usually found on legs, treated successfully with chemotherapy and radiation.
research Clinical Snippets: R-Spondin2 Amplifies Wnt Signaling for Hair Growth, Gene Expression Differences in Balding Scalp, IKB Regulates hBD2 in Psoriasis, ß-Defensin Gene Cluster and Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Autoantigen Epitopes in Alopecia Areata
New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
research Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Outcome in Hirsutism
The study concluded that hirsutism is most common in women aged 14 to 48, often caused by PCOS, and can be effectively treated with Nd YAG laser and IPL.
research Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections can improve hair count, thickness, and strength in people with androgenic alopecia.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Androgens and Alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Steroid 5α-Reductases and 3α-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases: Key Enzymes in Androgen Metabolism
Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.
research Disorders Linked to Insufficient Androgen Action in Male Children
Insufficient androgen action in male fetuses can cause genital development issues due to genetic mutations or environmental chemicals.
research Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a rare skin disorder with reddish-orange patches and thickened skin, needing better treatment understanding.
research Human Hair Follicles Are an Extrarenal Source and a Nonhematopoietic Target of Erythropoietin
Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
research The Skin POMC System (SPS): Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
The Skin POMC System affects hair growth and skin responses to stress.
research Effects of Ginseng Rhizome and Ginsenoside Ro on Testosterone 5α-Reductase and Hair Regrowth in Testosterone-Treated Mice
Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
research Treatment of Male Rats with Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5alpha-Reductase Enzyme, Induces Long-Lasting Effects on Depressive-Like Behavior, Hippocampal Neurogenesis, Neuroinflammation, and Gut Microbiota Composition
Finasteride treatment in male rats causes long-lasting effects on depression-like behavior, brain cell growth, inflammation, and gut bacteria composition.
research The Zombie Commodity: Hair And The Politics Of Its Globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
research Follicular Transplantation: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning
Follicular transplantation can greatly improve hair restoration if done with detailed planning and patient evaluation.
research The Aging Face
Facial aging is caused by natural processes and external factors, and can be managed with preventative measures and a variety of treatments tailored to individual needs.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.