research The Prevalence of Skin Disease in the Geriatric Age Group
Older adults in Ottawa commonly have skin conditions like sun damage, dry skin, and hair loss.
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research Chromium Supplementation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
research Defining Hyperandrogenaemia According to the Free Androgen Index in Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.
research Making Waves with Hairs: Genetic and Epigenetic Factors in Hair Pattern Formation
Skin patterns are formed by simple reaction-diffusion mechanisms.
research Osteopontin Gene Is Expressed in the Dermal Papilla of Pelage Follicles in a Hair-Cycle-Dependent Manner
The osteopontin gene is active in a specific part of rat hair follicles during a certain hair growth phase and might affect hair cycle and diseases.
research Treatment of Hirsutism With Cimetidine: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Low Fluence-High Repetition Rate Diode Laser Hair Removal 12-Month Evaluation: Reducing Pain and Risks While Keeping Clinical Efficacy
A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
research Primary Cutaneous Follicle Centre Cell Lymphoma of the Scalp Presenting with Scarring Alopecia
A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
research Australian Trial of Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in Early Male Pattern Baldness
Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
research Two Mouse Mutations Mapped to Chromosome 11 with Differing Morphologies but Similar Progressive Inflammatory Alopecia
Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
research Relation of Urinary Stone Disease with Androgenetic Alopecia and Serum Testosterone Levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research A Single-Scar Technique for Donor Harvesting in Hair Transplantation Surgery
A new hair transplant method creates one appealing scar, uses donor hair better, and speeds up surgery.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Photobiomodulation and Hair Growth
Photobiomodulation is an effective and safe treatment for increasing hair growth in people with hair loss.
research The Effect of Hysteroscopy Combined with Diane-35 on Endometrial Polyps and Its Impact on the Recurrence Rate
Combining hysteroscopy with Diane-35 improves outcomes and reduces recurrence of endometrial polyps.
research Analyzing the Role of Tofacitinib in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Analysis from a Tertiary Care Center of North India
Tofacitinib effectively reduced hair loss in alopecia areata patients without adverse effects.
research Clinical Observation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment with Resveratrol
Resveratrol improved hormone levels, menstrual cycles, hair loss, and ovarian function in PCOS patients.
research Highlights
Melanoma patients can learn to check their skin, early balding in men may indicate similar risks as PCOS in women, certain criteria can help predict skin cancer behavior, small skin cancer may not need extra therapy after surgery, and sterile gloves don't reduce infection in minor surgeries.
research Follicular Unit Megasessions and Platelet Growth Factors
Using platelet growth factors can improve hair density in transplants, especially for those with fine hair.
research Systematic Review: Depression, Suicidal Ideation with Finasteride
Finasteride increases risk of depression, possibly suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction.
research The Prevalence and Phenotypic Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 6-10% of women, with varying symptoms and the need for standardized global definitions.
research Stem Cells and the Niche: A Dynamic Duo
Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell behavior and tissue health, and their decline can impact aging and cancer.
research Kinase Inhibition with BAY 43-9006 in Renal Cell Carcinoma
BAY 43-9006 helps control kidney cancer growth but doesn't significantly increase overall survival.
research Hair Density, Hair Diameter, and the Prevalence of Female Pattern Hair Loss
FPHL affects hair density and diameter, causing visible hair loss in older women.
research Finasteride 5mg and Sexual Side Effects: How Many Are Related to a Nocebo Phenomenon?
Knowing about finasteride's sexual side effects increases reported dysfunction.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Normal Population According to the Rotterdam Criteria Versus Revised Criteria Including Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.
research Ethnicity, Obesity, and the Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes in PCOS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression
Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
research Fibrous Scaffolds Potentiate the Paracrine Function of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A New Dimension in Cell-Material Interaction
Special fiber materials boost the healing properties of certain stem cells.