research Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency: A Case Report
A man's health improved after treating his undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency, which caused fatigue and weight loss.
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research Hair Cortisol as a Biomarker for Mood in Bipolar Disorder: A Pilot Study
Hair cortisol may be a good indicator of recent mood in people with bipolar disorder.
research Rare Case of Recurrent Hair in the Floor of the Mouth
Hair grew in a man's mouth due to a rare condition called heterotopia.
research Drugs That Affect Autonomic Functions or the Extrapyramidal System
Some drugs can cause serious side effects like heart issues and nervous system problems, but certain drugs for Parkinson's and overactive bladder may be safer, though they still have some common side effects.
research Nerve-Derived Sonic Hedgehog Defines a Niche for Hair Follicle Stem Cells Capable of Becoming Epidermal Stem Cells
Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
research Sex Differences in the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis’ Response to Stress: An Important Role for Gonadal Hormones
Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.
research Androgens and Human Hair Growth
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.
research Cell Types Promoting Goosebumps Form a Niche to Regulate Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
research Physiological and Biological Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
research External Light Activates Hair Follicle Stem Cells Through Eyes Via an ipRGC–SCN–Sympathetic Neural Pathway
Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Japanese Females Identifies Fifteen Novel Skin-Related Trait Associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Hair Follicles and Associated Glands as Androgen Targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Hair Growth Induction: Roles of Growth Factors
EGF and FGF help hair growth by affecting cell differentiation and fiber growth.
research The Contribution of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors to Male Alopecia
Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research The Contribution of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors to Female Alopecia
Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
research Relations Between Sex Hormone Levels and Characteristics of Hair and Skin in Healthy Young Men
Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.
research Molecular Basis of Androgen Action on Human Sexual Desire
Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
research Stem Cell and Extracellular Matrix-Related Molecules Increase Following Melatonin Treatment in the Skin of Postmenopausal Rats
Melatonin treatment helps improve skin health in postmenopausal rats.
research Cortisol Levels in Blood and Hair of Unanesthetized Grizzly Bears (Ursus Arctos) Following Intravenous Cosyntropin Injection
Injecting cosyntropin into grizzly bears increases blood cortisol but doesn't change hair cortisol levels.
research Pregnancy and the Hair Growth Cycle: Anagen Induction Against Hair Growth Disruption Using Nourkrin with Marilex, a Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy
Nourkrin® with Marilex® may increase hair count by 35.7% in postpartum hair loss.
research Hair Shaft Structures in EDAR Induced Ectodermal Dysplasia
The EDAR gene mutation leads to thinner and more deformed hair shafts.
research Epidemiological Assessment of Testosterone Levels in Women: A Factorial Analysis of Cell Proliferation
High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.
research Molecular Basis of Maintaining Circannual Rhythm in the Skin of Cashmere Goat
Goat skin changes with the seasons due to genes affected by daylight and hormones.
research Global Landscapes of Human Phenotypic Variation in Inherited Traits
Different human traits like skin color and hair type vary between populations due to genetic adaptations to the environment.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.