research Hair Follicle Testing: An Alternative to Urinalysis for Drug Abuse Screening
Hair follicle testing is more reliable and effective for drug screening than urinalysis.
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research Cis-Element and Transcriptome-Based Screening of Root Hair-Specific Genes and Their Functional Characterization in Arabidopsis
Researchers found 19 genes important for root hair growth in a plant called Arabidopsis.
research A Cell-Based System for Screening Hair Growth-Promoting Agents
Apigenin may help promote hair growth and could treat hair loss.
research GC-MS Analysis and Phytochemical Screening of Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract Characterizing Its Medicinal Use
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
research Characterization of DNA Methylation and Screening of Epigenetic Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
DNA methylation changes in women with PCOS could be used as disease markers and suggest new treatment targets.
research Three-Dimensional Proteome-Wide Scale Screening for the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Identification of a Novel Off-Target
Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
research Characterization of DNA Methylation and Screening of Epigenetic Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Altered DNA methylation may be a marker for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research A Simple Assessing Method for Screening Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Emotional Distress in Female Students at Northern Border University in Saudi Arabia
Many female students at Northern Border University in Saudi Arabia may have Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and related emotional distress, so those at risk should get further tests and treatment.
research Severe Insulin Resistance in a Pediatric Patient: Key Areas to Address in Screening
The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.
research Are PSA Adjustments Necessary for Prostate Cancer Screening in Men Taking Finasteride for Hair Loss?
Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
research Review of Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells as In Vitro Screening Model for Hair Growth
Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
research High Resolution Full Scan Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Comprehensive Screening in Sports Antidoping Urine Analysis
The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.
research Prostate Cancer Incidence Among Finasteride and Alpha-Blocker Users in the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial
Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.
research Post-Screening Follow-Up of the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial on Putative Prostate Cancer Risk Factors: Vitamin and Mineral Use, Male Pattern Baldness, Pubertal Development, and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use
Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.
research The Hairless Gene in Androgenetic Alopecia: Results of a Systematic Mutation Screening and a Family-Based Association Approach
Hairless gene not strongly linked to baldness.
research Health Promotion Potential of Vegetables Cultivated in Northern Thailand: A Preliminary Screening of Tannin and Flavonoid Contents, 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Astringent Activity, and Antioxidant Activities
Some vegetables from Northern Thailand show promise for health benefits, including hair loss treatment and antioxidant properties.
research The O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test as a Screening Tool for Hiring Surgical Hair Restoration Assistants
The O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test effectively screens for skilled surgical hair restoration assistants.
research Two-Cell Assemblage Assay: A Simple In Vitro Method for Screening Hair Growth-Promoting Compounds
The "Two-Cell Assemblage" assay is a new, simple method to identify substances that may promote hair growth.
research Pre-Clinical In-Vitro Assays for High Throughput Screening of Drug Candidates for Protection and Restoration of Immune Privilege in Alopecia Areata
The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.
research Developing Optical Biometrics Using Optical Coherence Tomography for Medical Screening and Diagnosis
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
research Finasteride-Loaded Nano-Lipidic Carriers for Follicular Drug Delivery: Preformulation Screening and Box-Behnken Experimental Design for Optimization of Variables
Optimized carriers effectively deliver Finasteride for hair loss treatment.
research Exploring the Effects of Chinese Herbal Ingredients on the Signaling Pathway of Alopecia and Screening Effective Compounds
Chinese herbal medicine can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and preventing cell death, maintaining a balance between hair growth and loss.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for Screening Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research 3D Spheroid Human Dermal Papilla Cell as an Effective Model for the Screening of Hair Growth Promoting Compounds: Examples of Minoxidil and 3,4,5-Tri-O-Caffeoylquinic Acid (TCQA)
3D cell cultures are better for testing hair growth treatments than 2D cultures.
research Identification of Llama KRTAP7-1 and KRTAP8-1 Fiber Genes and Polymorphism Screening
Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
research Enhancing Solubility and Dissolution Behavior of Finasteride Using Solid Dispersion Technique by Carrier Screening and the New Preparation Instrument
research A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comorbidities in Lichen Sclerosus With a Screening Recommendation
People with Lichen sclerosus are more likely to have skin conditions like vitiligo and alopecia areata, heart disease risks, and other health issues. They should be checked for these, but screening plans shouldn't differ based on gender due to lack of data.
research Establishment of 3D Spheroid Human Dermal Papilla Cells as an Effective Model for Hair Growth Screening Compounds Compared with the 2D System: An Example of Minoxidil and 3,4,5-Tri-O-Caffeoylquinic Acid
3D spheroid cultures of human hair follicle cells are better for hair growth research than 2D cultures, and they provide new insights into how hair growth treatments like minoxidil and TCQA work.
research A Genetic Test for Androgenetic Alopecia: Polymorphisms in the Androgen Receptor Gene Provide a Genetic Screening Test for Androgenetic Alopecia and Earlier Medical Intervention
A genetic test can identify people at risk of male pattern baldness early, allowing for quicker treatment.
research Adrenal 21-Hydroxylase Gene Mutations in Slovenian Hyperandrogenic Women: Evaluation of Corticotrophin Stimulation and HLA Polymorphisms in Screening for Carrier Status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.