research The Pill: Pimples, Pigmentation, and Alopecia?
Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.
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research Effect of an Oral Probiotic Formula on Scalp and Facial Skin Condition, Glucose, and Lipid Metabolism
Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
research 36-Year-Old Female with Dry Skin and Thinning of the Eyebrows
Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
research Cosmeceuticals
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
research Glycerol Regulates Stratum Corneum Hydration in Sebaceous Gland Deficient (Asebia) Mice
Glycerol is essential for skin hydration in mice without sebaceous glands.
research The Acyl-CoA Binding Protein Is Required For Normal Epidermal Barrier Function In Mice
ACBP is crucial for healthy skin in mice.
research Rational Design of a Topical Androgen Receptor Antagonist for the Suppression of Sebum Production with Properties Suitable for Follicular Delivery
A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
research Disturbed Sebum and Microbiome Composition in Sensitive Scalp
Sensitive scalp has higher pH, more redness, abnormal sebum, and altered bacterial makeup.
research Normal Fur Development and Sebum Production Depend on Fatty Acid 2-Hydroxylase Expression in Sebaceous Glands
FA2H is essential for normal fur and sebum production in mice.
research Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Amino-Pyridines as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for Stimulating Hair Growth and Reducing Sebum Production
A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
research (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-Cyclohexyl-Oxy)-2-Trifluoromethyl-Benzonitrile, A Potent Androgen Receptor Antagonist For Stimulating Hair Growth And Reducing Sebum Production
The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
research Hair EtG: Alterations in Segment Levels Accompanying Hair Growth
EtG levels in hair decrease significantly after one month of alcohol abstinence.
research Sebum Production: Analysis, Impact, and Measurement Methods
Sebum production varies by individual and is influenced by age, gender, and hormones, affecting skin and hair health.
research The Effects of Finasteride on Scalp Skin and Serum Androgen Levels in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.
research Comparison of Artificial Sebum with Human and Hamster Sebum Samples
Artificial sebum L closely mimics human sebum for drug delivery research.
research Serum Zinc and Copper Levels in Alopecia
People with hair loss often have lower levels of zinc and copper in their blood.
research Evaluation of Low Testosterone Levels in Male Dogs with Alopecia
Low testosterone might be a common cause of hair loss in male dogs.
research Elevated Free Testosterone Levels in Women With Acne
Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
research Blood Plasma Levels of Heart Disease Biomarker Cardiac Troponin I Are Significantly Increased in Alopecia Areata Affected Individuals
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker in their blood.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Minoxidil and Male-Pattern Alopecia: A Potential Role for a Local Regulator of Sebum Secretion with Vasoconstrictive Effects?
Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
research A Non-Invasive Hair Test to Determine Vitamin D3 Levels
The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
research Finasteride, Not Tamsulosin, Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction and Decreases Testosterone Levels in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research Current Concepts in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Acne
Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.
research Greasy Hair Against Obesity: TSLP-Induced Sebum Production Reduces Fat
Increasing sebum production might help reduce fat and improve metabolism.
research Hair as a Retrospective Calendar of Cortisol Production—Increased Cortisol Incorporation into Hair in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
research Sebum Free Fatty Acids Enhance the Innate Immune Defense of Human Sebocytes by Upregulating Beta-Defensin-2 Expression
Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
research Beyond Acne: Current Aspects of Sebaceous Gland Biology and Function
The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
research Role of Insulin Resistance and Diet in Acne
Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
research Comparison of Rheological Properties, Follicular Penetration, Drug Release, and Permeation Behavior of a Novel Topical Drug Delivery System and a Conventional Cream
The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.