research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
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research Finasteride
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
research Evaluation of Melatonin and Bromocryptine Administration in Spanish Goats
Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
research Melatonin Supplement Induced Hair Follicle Development in Offspring Rex Rabbits
Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.
research Sebaceous Gland Regeneration in Human Skin Xenografts
Human sebaceous glands can grow back in skin grafts on mice and work like normal human glands.
research Expression Analysis of the Type I Keratin Protein Keratin 33A in Goat Coat Hair
Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
research Inhibition of Prolactin Promotes Secondary Skin Follicle Activation in Cashmere Goats
Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
research 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a Potent 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Inhibitor, Is Metabolized by Steroid-5α-Reductase and Cytochrome P450 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase to Produce C11α-Derivatives of 21-Deoxycortisol and 11-Hydroxyandrostenedione In Vitro
11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
research Psychology’s Medicalization of Male Baldness
The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.
research Prenatal Androgenization of Ewes as a Model of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
research Medication Repurposing: New Uses for Old Drugs
Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
research Additive In Vivo Growth-Inhibitory Effects of Flutamide and Finasteride on Androgen-Sensitive Shionogi 115 Carcinoma
Combining flutamide and finasteride can reduce prostate weight and tumor growth, potentially benefiting treatments needing optimal DHT inhibition.
research A Role for Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 in Vascular Remodeling During Endometrial Decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
research Assessment of Hair and Cashmere Properties and Their Genetic Background of Several Goat Breeds in Southwest China
Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
research Digit Ratio 2D:4D as an Indicator for Androgenetic Alopecia in Males
Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.
research Determination of Rat 5α-Reductase Type 1 Isozyme Activity and Its Inhibition by Novel Steroidal Oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Headgear-Induced Temporary Pressure Alopecia
A boy's hair grew back after he stopped using orthodontic headgear that caused temporary hair loss.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
research Expression of Type 1 5α-Reductase and Metabolism of Testosterone in Reconstructed Human Epidermis: A New Model for Screening Skin-Targeted Androgen Modulators
The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
research Finasteride Inhibits 5α-Reductase Activity in Human Dermal Fibroblasts: Prediction of Its Therapeutic Application in Androgen-Related Skin Diseases
Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
research Analysis Of The Function Of ADAM17 In IRhom2 Curly-Bare And Tylosis With Esophageal Cancer Mutant Mice
Mutations in iRhom2 affect hair and skin in mice and are linked to esophageal cancer, with ADAM17 playing a crucial role.
research Highly Conserved Keratin-Associated Protein 7-1 Gene in Yak, Taurine, and Zebu Cattle
The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
research The Neuroscience of Age Perception
Humans can accurately guess age from faces, with women being slightly better at it, and age perception is linked to evolutionary factors.
research Cosmetics
The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.
research The Effect of Melatonin Treatment on Fur Maturation Period and Hair Follicle Cycle in Growing Chinchillas
Melatonin treatment speeds up fur maturation and changes the hair growth cycle in young chinchillas.
research Ixekizumab Improves Physical Function, Quality of Life, and Work Productivity in Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug-Naive Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Ixekizumab helps improve life quality, physical ability, and work performance in patients with psoriatic arthritis who haven't used biologic drugs before.
research The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
research Beneficial Effects of Finasteride on Hepatic and Pulmonary Immune Response After Trauma Hemorrhage in Mice
Finasteride improves immune response and reduces organ damage after trauma hemorrhage in mice.
research Hair Loss Dysmorphic Disorder – A Frequently Encountered and Often Neglected Disorder
Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency in a Saudi Girl
A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.