research Effects of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens and Gonadotropin Secretion in Hirsute Women
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
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research Is Acne a Sign of Androgen Excess Disorder or Not?
Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.
research Hair Reduction: 48 Months of Experience with 800nm Diode Laser
An 800nm diode laser safely and effectively reduces hair for about 8 months, with most patients satisfied and few side effects.
research Developing Formulations for Drug Follicular Targeting: Nanoemulsions Loaded with Minoxidil and Clove Oil
Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
research Non-Psoralen Treatment of Vitiligo. Part II. Less Commonly Used and Experimental Therapies
Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
research Intravascular and Interstitial Fluid Dynamics in Rats Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.
research Genetic Basis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Forehead Reduction and Orbital Contouring in Facial Feminization Surgery for Transgender Females
Forehead reduction and orbital contouring are important for satisfactory facial feminization in transgender females, with high satisfaction and low long-term problems.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in a Postmenopausal Woman Due to Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal woman caused by ovarian issue.
research Selenium and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
research Taking Advantage of Phenotype Variability in a Local Animal Genetic Resource: Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with the Hairless Phenotype in Casertana Pigs
Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
research Effects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Health-Related Quality of Life
PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.
research Evaluation of Wavelength-Dependent Hair Growth Effects on Low-Level Laser Therapy: An Experimental Animal Study
The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.
research Variant 1859G→A (Arg620Gln) of the Hairless Gene: Absence of Association with Papular Atrichia or Androgenetic Alopecia
Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
research Leishmaniasis in a Dog Native to Colorado
A dog in Colorado was diagnosed with leishmaniasis, suggesting the disease might be present in the state.
research Anti-Grey Hair Vitamin Deficiency in the Silver Fox
Lack of certain vitamins causes fur loss and greying in silver foxes.
research Facial Hidradenitis Suppurativa in a 28-Year-Old Male Responding to Finasteride
Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
research Finasteride and Male Breast Cancer: Does the MHRA Report Show a Link?
No definitive link between finasteride and male breast cancer, but further research is needed.
research Live Imaging of Smad2/3 Signaling in Mouse Skin Wound Healing
Smad2/3-dependent TGF-β signaling increases during wound healing.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
research Ovary And Uterus Related Adverse Events Associated With Statin Use: An Analysis Of The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Statins may be linked to reproductive organ conditions, and their risks should be monitored.
research Transcriptomic Inspection Revealed a Possible Pathway Regulating the Formation of the High-Quality Brush Hair in Chinese Haimen Goat (Capra Hircus)
Scientists found genes linked to the growth of high-quality brush hair in Chinese Haimen goats.
research Comparative Biology of Tissue Repair, Regeneration, and Aging
The symposium concluded that understanding how different species repair tissue and how this changes with age can help advance regenerative medicine.
research Effects of Different Dietary Protein Levels and DL-Methionine Supplementation on Hair Growth and Pelt Quality in Mink (Neovison Vison)
Higher protein diets with DL-methionine improve mink hair growth and fur quality.
research Fatal Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Associated With Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.
research Can Plant-Derived Phytochemicals Provide Symptom Relief for Hair Loss? A Critical Review
Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Marked Reduction of the Number and Individual Volume of Sebaceous Glands in Psoriatic Lesions
Psoriasis lesions have fewer and smaller oil glands, which might affect the condition's development.
research Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays for Doping Control of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Finasteride and Dutasteride
New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
research Controversy: Is There a Role for Adjuvants in the Management of Male Pattern Hair Loss?
Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.