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research Long-Term Opioid Adverse Drug Reaction Management in Cancer Patients
Many medications can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth, which is usually reversible after stopping the drug.
research Difficulties Surrounding Fiber
Eating more protein during weight loss can prevent hair loss caused by not having enough protein.
research Hair as a Retrospective Calendar of Cortisol Production—Increased Cortisol Incorporation into Hair in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
research Improving Human Forensics Through Advances in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology
DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.
research Treatment of Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
research Deletion of DNA Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research Use of Cyproterone Acetate in the Treatment of Acne, Hirsutism, and Virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
research Biomaterials Functionalized with MSC Secreted Extracellular Vesicles and Soluble Factors for Tissue Regeneration
Biomaterials with MSC-derived substances could improve tissue repair and have advantages over direct cell therapy.
research The Role of Hair Follicles in the Percutaneous Absorption of Caffeine
Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
research Anthracycline Analogs: The Past, Present, And Future
Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
research The Role of Tight Junctions in Skin Barrier Function and Dermal Absorption
Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss and Hair Growth
Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
research Investigation, Treatment, And Monitoring Of Late-Onset Hypogonadism In Males: ISA, ISSAM, And EAU Recommendations
Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.
research Isotretinoin Treatment of Acne and Related Disorders: An Update
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.
research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children
Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
research Oral Retinoids: Present Status
Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
research A Guide to Assessing Damage Response Pathways of the Hair Follicle: Lessons From Cyclophosphamide-Induced Alopecia in Mice
The document concludes that assessing hair follicle damage due to cyclophosphamide in mice involves analyzing structural changes and suggests a scoring system for standardized evaluation.
research Testosterone and Doping Control
The document concludes that better biomarkers are needed to detect long-term oral testosterone use in athletes.
research The Human Hair Follicle: A Reservoir of CD40+ B7-Deficient Langerhans Cells That Repopulate Epidermis After UVB Exposure
Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.
research The Management of Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet in Obesity Outpatient Clinic: A Practical Guide
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata: An Australian Expert Consensus Statement
Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
research Follicular Transplantation
Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
research Biotinidase Deficiency: A Survey of 10 Cases
Biotin treatment improves symptoms of biotinidase deficiency, but some neurological damage may be permanent.
research Development of Alopecia Areata Universalis in a Patient Receiving Adalimumab
Adalimumab may cause severe hair loss in some patients.
research The Clinical Evaluation of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
research Saccharomyces Cerevisiae BLYAS, A New Bioluminescent Bioreporter For Detection Of Androgenic Compounds
The engineered yeast strain BLYAS can quickly and sensitively detect androgenic chemicals.
research Effect of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Nanofiber Matrices Cocultured With Hair Follicular Epithelial and Dermal Cells for Biological Wound Dressing
PHBV nanofiber matrices help wounds heal faster when used with hair follicle cells.