research SnapshotDx Quiz: May 2022
Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Effects of RF Electric Currents on Hair Follicle Growth and Differentiation: A Possible Treatment for Alopecia
RF-based therapies might help treat hair loss.
research Vitamin D Levels in Patients With Seborrheic Dermatitis
People with seborrheic dermatitis often have lower vitamin D levels.
research A Folliculocentric Perspective of Dandruff Pathogenesis: Could a Troublesome Condition Be Caused by Changes to a Natural Secretory Mechanism?
Dandruff might be caused by changes in how hair follicles naturally release oils and an immune response to this imbalance.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Human Hair Follicle: Reservoir Function and Selective Targeting
The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
research Follicular Transport Route: Research Progress and Future Perspectives
Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
research Does Estradiol Level in Platelet-Rich Plasma Improve Efficacy of Androgenic Alopecia Treatment?
Estradiol-rich plasma can increase hair density faster and more effectively in male pattern baldness treatment than regular plasma.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne: Why Not as First Line Therapy? Facts and Controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
research Increased Insulin Sensitivity by Metformin Enhances Intense-Pulsed-Light-Assisted Hair Removal in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.
research Beyond Goosebumps: Does the Arrector Pili Muscle Have a Role in Hair Loss?
The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
research Culturing of Melanocytes from the Equine Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath
Researchers successfully grew horse skin cells that produce pigment from hair follicle samples.
research Cutaneous Adnexal Cysts Revisited: A Novel Classification Based on Morphological and Molecular Features
The conclusion introduces a new way to classify skin cysts using their shape and genetic markers.
research Acne in Women
Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research Ovarian Morphology and Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Reproductive Aged Women With or Without Mild Acne
Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.
research Regenerative Medicine Approaches for Engineering a Human Hair Follicle
New treatments for hair loss show promise, including plasma, stem cells, and hair-stimulating complexes, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
research The Biology of Hair Follicles
Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
research Lrig1-Expressing Epidermal Progenitors Require SCD1 to Maintain the Dermal Papilla Niche
Hair growth-related cells need the enzyme SCD1 to help maintain the area that supports hair growth.
research Synaptic-Like Vesicles and Candidate Transduction Channels in Mechanosensory Terminals
SLVs help maintain muscle stretch sensitivity and could aid in treating hypertension and muscle spasticity.
research The Hair Cycle And Its Regulation
Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Are Both a Target and a Source of Prolactin, Which Serves as an Autocrine and/or Paracrine Promoter of Apoptosis-Driven Hair Follicle Regression
Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
research Pathogenesis and Causes of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research Bioengineering Skin Constructs
Future research should focus on making bioengineered skin that completely restores all skin functions.
research Hair Cortisol: A Biomarker of Chronic Stress in Animals and Its Association With Reproduction
High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
research Comparison of Low-Level Light Therapy and Combination Therapy of 5% Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.
research Skin Regeneration: Strategies and Innovations
New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
research Immunology of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.
research A Comprehensive Review of Acne Vulgaris
Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
research Use of Rice Water (Oryza Sativa) and Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis)
Rice water and hibiscus can help improve hair health and growth.