research Contraindicated Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in Women
The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
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research Hair: Overview
The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
research The Impact of Medical Terminology in Self-Triage Decision-Making
Using complex medical terms can make people want to seek medical help faster.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride
Finasteride is effective and safe.
research Oncological Therapies and Hair Disorders: A Narrative Approach on Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia. A Literature Review of Cancer-Related Therapies and Their Associated Hair and Scalp Disorders
Permanent hair loss from chemotherapy significantly impacts patients' mental health and social life, highlighting the need for better patient education and support.
research Cutis Verticis Gyrata Associated With Chronic Traction Alopecia
Tight hairstyles can cause a rare scalp condition with thick skin folds.
research Granulomatous Alopecia Areata
A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
research Female Hair Loss: Assessment, Categorization, and Management
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
research Leflunomide
Leflunomide is effective for rheumatoid arthritis but has significant side effects.
research Women And Epilepsy: Reproductive Life And Epilepsy
Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.
research Skin Aging in Women: Pathophysiology and Treatment
The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
research British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata
The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
research The Distribution of Estrogen Receptor Beta Is Distinct to That of Estrogen Receptor Alpha and the Androgen Receptor in Human Skin and the Pilosebaceous Unit
Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).
research Anti-Cancer Properties of Olive Oil Secoiridoid Phenols: A Systematic Review of In Vivo Studies
Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
research Case Series of Selenium Toxicity from a Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
research Multifunctional Zinc-Doped Hollow Mesoporous Silica/Polycaprolactone Electrospun Membranes with Enhanced Hair Follicle Regeneration and Antibacterial Activity for Wound Healing
Created material boosts hair growth and kills bacteria for wound healing.
research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
research Permanent Alopecia Following Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
research What Women Want: Quantifying the Perception of Hair Amount - An Analysis of Hair Diameter and Density Changes with Age in Caucasian Women
Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
research Self-Assembled Polymeric Nanocarriers for the Targeted Delivery of Retinoic Acid to the Hair Follicle
The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
research Jaw Wiring in Treatment of Obesity
Jaw wiring helps with weight loss but long-term habits are needed to keep it off.
research Post-Menopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
research Atrophic Telogen Effluvium from Cytotoxic Drugs and a Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Possible Protective Effect of Pretreatment with a Topical Vitamin D3 Analogue in Humans
Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Serological Screening for Coeliac Disease in Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
Vitiligo is not linked to coeliac disease, but a small number of alopecia areata patients may have it, suggesting they should be tested for coeliac disease.
research Distribution of Extracellular Matrix Molecules in Human Hair Follicles
ECM molecules are crucial for hair growth and development.
research Genetics and Other Factors in the Etiology of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.