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Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
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research Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Characteristics of Telocytes in Human Scalp Tissue
Telocytes in the scalp may help with skin regeneration and maintenance.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Current Perspectives
Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
research Actinic Superficial Folliculitis
Actinic superficial folliculitis is a unique skin condition caused by intense heat and sweating.
research The Epithelial Stem Cell Niche in Skin
Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
research Tp63-Expressing Adult Epithelial Stem Cells Cross Lineage Boundaries Revealing Latent Hairy Skin Competence
Adult stem cells with Tp63 can form hair and skin cells when placed in new skin, showing they have hidden abilities for skin repair.
research Diagnosis of Common, Benign Neonatal Dermatoses
The article helps identify common, non-harmful skin conditions in newborns to avoid undue concern and treatment.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Amalgamated with Alopecia Areata: Immunologic Findings
The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
research Typical Morphological Characteristics of the Skin Structure of the Hair Part of the Normal Human Head and with Hair Loss
Androgenic alopecia causes hair follicle degradation and skin restructuring, but some hair elements remain.
research Pharmacological Basis for Clinical Use of Antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research Primary Cilia Regulate Meibomian Glands Development and Dimensions Without Impairing Lipid Composition of the Meibum
Primary cilia affect the size and oil production of eye glands but not the oil's makeup.
research Overview of Various Dermatological Conditions with Complex Classifications
The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
research C/EBPα and C/EBPβ Are Required for Sebocyte Differentiation and Stratified Squamous Differentiation in Adult Mouse Skin
C/EBPalpha and C/EBPbeta are crucial for normal skin and oil gland cell development in adult mice.
research Neuregulin3 Alters Cell Fate in the Epidermis and Mammary Gland
Neuregulin3 affects cell development in the skin and mammary glands.
research Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 Constitute a Novel Family of KAP Genes Differentially Expressed During Skin and Mammary Gland Development
Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 are new genes important for skin and mammary gland development.
research Dynamic Evaluation of Pathological Changes in a Mouse Acne Model by Optical Imaging Technology
New imaging techniques can assess and track changes in mouse acne without harm, aiding treatment choices.
research A Composite Model for the Transport of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Compounds Across the Skin: Steady-State Behavior
The model better predicts how water-loving and fat-loving substances move through the skin by including tiny pores and hair follicle paths.
research Oral Contraceptives and Cyproterone Acetate in Female Acne Treatment
Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.
research Follicular Transport Route: Research Progress and Future Perspectives
Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
research EEMCO Guidance for the In Vivo Assessment of Skin Greasiness
The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.
research Delivery and Targeting of Nanoparticles into Hair Follicles
Nanoparticles can improve skin treatments by better targeting hair follicles, but more research is needed for advancement.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa: An Endocrine Skin Disorder?
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
research Epidermal Keratinocyte Stem Cells: Their Maintenance and Regulation
Skin stem cells are maintained by signals from nearby cells and vary in their ability to renew and mature.
research Targeted Transfollicular Delivery of Artocarpin Extract from Artocarpus Incisus by Means of Microparticles
Microparticles containing artocarpin extract could effectively treat hair loss and acne with minimal side effects.
research Molecular Pathology of Skin Adnexal Tumors
New markers and pathways have been found in skin tumors, helping better understand and diagnose them.
research Penetration and Distribution in Human Skin Focusing on the Hair Follicle
Targeting drugs to hair follicles can treat skin conditions, but reaching deep follicle areas is hard and needs more research.
research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss: Part 2—Diet, Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, Aromatherapy, and Psychosocial Aspects
Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.