research Biotin Deficiency in Telogen Effluvium: Fact or Fiction?
Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of Telogen Effluvium hair loss.
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90-120 / 300 results research Actions of Isotretinoin and Etretinate on the Pilosebaceous Unit
Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.
research The Efficacy of Spiritual Healing
The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
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 Efficacy of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Alopecia: A Narrative Review
Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Evaluating the Efficacy of Different Platelet-Rich Plasma Regimens for Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Single-Center, Blinded, Randomized Clinical Trial
PRP injections effectively treat hair loss, with positive results in both monthly and every three months treatments.
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 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Cultural Sensitivity and Challenges in Management of the Transgender Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease in Transplantation
Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
research Ketoconazole: A Promising Drug for Fungal Infections
Ketoconazole is effective for treating various fungal infections and has new uses in dermatology, but oral use can have serious side effects.
research Testosterone: Functions, Uses, Deficiencies, and Substitution
Testosterone is important for male development and health, and careful replacement can treat low levels.
research Determination of Some Sex Hormones in Health Supplements by Liquid Chromatography with Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The method detected sex hormones in some health supplements, with one containing banned testosterone.
research Canine Alopecia X-Like Disorder
The dog likely has a condition similar to Canine alopecia X.
research Feather on the Cap of Medicine
Feathers are useful for researching growth, regeneration, and the effects of treatments like chemotherapy on hair loss.
research Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effects of AGA Drugs by Measuring Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Dihydrotestosterone in Hair
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively reduce DHT in hair, which may help evaluate their treatment success for hair loss.
research Baldness, Acne, and Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.
research Cushing's Syndrome in the Elderly: Data From the European Registry on Cushing's Syndrome
Older patients with Cushing's syndrome often have different symptoms and treatment outcomes compared to younger patients.
research The Clinical Effect of Plum Blossom Needle Acupuncture with Qi-Invigorating Superficies-Consolidating Therapy on Seborrheic Alopecia
Plum blossom needle acupuncture with qi-invigorating therapy is more effective for Seborrheic Alopecia than Western medicine.
research Receipt of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Before Radical Cystectomy: Do They Render High-Grade Bladder Tumors Less Aggressive?
Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
research A Quantitative Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Steroids from Human Scalp Hair
The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.
research Rare Presentation of Precocious Puberty Secondary to LH-Secreting Adenoma
An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research Precocious Puberty in a 24-Month-Old Nigerian Girl: Case Report
A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
research Menopause
The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
research Anterior Extra-Dural Clinoidectomy in the Approach to Supratentorial Skull Base Meningiomas: A Series of 142 Cases
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
research A Topical Parathyroid Hormone/Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide Receptor Antagonist Stimulates Hair Growth in Mice
A cream with a specific hormone blocker increases hair growth in mice.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Effects of Oral Finasteride on Hormone Profile, Reproduction, and Sexual Function
Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.
research Hormonal Organization of Sex Differences in Play Fighting and Spatial Behavior
Gonadal hormones may influence sex differences in play fighting in animals, but their effect on human spatial behavior is unclear and needs more research.
research Moxibustion Improves Ovarian Function Based on the Regulation of the Androgen Balance
Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.
research Male, Female, Other: Transgender and the Impact in Primary Care
Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.
research Addisonian Crisis in a Young Man with Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.