research Gene Expression of Type 2 17β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Scalp Hairs of Hirsute Women
Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
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research Improvement in Scalp Hair Growth in Androgen-Deficient Women Treated with Testosterone: A Questionnaire Study
Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
research Effective Combination Therapy with High Concentration of Minoxidil and Carboxygas in Resistant Androgenetic Alopecia: Report of Nine Cases
High concentration Minoxidil and Carboxygas effectively treated resistant hair loss with no side effects.
research Comprehensive Transcriptome Profiling Between Balding and Non-Balding Scalp of Female Pattern Hair Loss in Asian
SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.
research Microalgae, Tetraselmis Tetrathele Has Alopecia Prevention and Scalp Improvement
Tetrathelmis tetrathele extract may help prevent hair loss and improve scalp health.
research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
research Intradermal Injection in Balding Region Versus Intramuscular Injection in Surrounding Muscles: A Split-Scalp, Randomized Trial on Botulinum Toxin for Androgenetic Alopecia
Intramuscular injections improved hair density more than intradermal injections for treating hair loss.
research Evaluation of Non-Activated and Activated PRP in Hair Loss Treatment: Role of Growth Factor and Cytokine Concentrations Obtained by Different Collection Systems
PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
research Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride
Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
research Recommendations on Trichological Treatments During COVID-19 Pandemic
Use telemedicine and strict hygiene for safe hair and scalp treatments during COVID-19.
research Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Type I Steroid 5α-Reductase
New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.
research A Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia
Mice with human gene experienced hair loss when treated with DHT.
research Key Targets of Hormonal Treatment of Prostate Cancer: The Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Finasteride Is the Main Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase Activity in Microdissected Dermal Papillae of Human Hair Follicles
Finasteride potentially treats hair loss by reducing DHT production.
research Is The Metabolism Of Testosterone To 5α-Dihydrotestosterone Required For Androgen Action In The Skin?
Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.
research Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research In Vivo Uptake and Metabolism of Testosterone by the Skin and Other Tissues of the Rat
Rat skin takes up and processes testosterone differently than other organs, with testosterone being more important for the skin than its metabolite 5α-DHT.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil can increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted hair, and slow down further hair loss, especially beneficial for women, young men with thinning hair, and those wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp.
research Botulinum Toxin A in the Treatment of Facial Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: A Case Report
Botulinum toxin-A injections in the scalp can reduce hair loss and promote new hair growth in men with certain types of baldness.
research Penis Endocrinology
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
research Androgen Action and 3D Culture Conditions Influence Dermal Papilla Cells' Inductive Properties: The Role of Wnt Agonists/Antagonists Balance
DHT reduces a cell's ability to promote hair growth, while 3D culture without DHT improves it.
research Hair: What Is New in Diagnosis and Management?
Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
research An Overview of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research The Medusa Head: Dermoscopic Diagnosis of Woolly Hair Syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
research Observing the Clinical Efficacy of Combined Serum Microneedle Therapy for Moderate to Severe Androgenetic Alopecia in Scalp Repair
Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
research Potential Targets in the Discovery of New Hair Growth Promoters for Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
research Changes in Androgen Levels in Menopausal Women
Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.