research Clinical Review 73: Medical Treatment of Androgen-Dependent Hirsutism
Medication and hair removal methods can improve hirsutism, but no drugs were specifically approved for it in North America as of 1995.
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540-570 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Mexican Hairless Dog as a Model for Assessing the Comedolytic and Morphogenic Activity of Retinoids
Mexican hairless dogs can help test new skin treatments.
research PUVA Treatment of Alopecia Areata Partialis, Totalis, and Universalis: Audit of 10 Years' Experience at St John's Institute of Dermatology
PUVA treatment is generally ineffective for alopecia areata.
research In Situ Detection of Retinoid-X Receptor Expression in Normal and Psoriatic Human Skin
RXR-alpha is strongly expressed in both normal and psoriatic skin and may help in skin cell differentiation and hair growth.
research Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica in an Infant with Maple Syrup Urine Disease
Increasing isoleucine intake improved skin and health issues in an infant with maple syrup urine disease.
research Effects of Intramuscular Testosterone Undecanoate on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density in Female-to-Male Transsexuals
Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Methylmalonic and Propionic Acidemia: A Description Based on 38 Cases
Some children with methylmalonic and propionic acidaemias have skin problems related to their condition and diet.
research Balding: A New Mutation on Mouse Chromosome 18 Causing Hair Loss and Immunological Defects
A mutation in mice causes hair loss and immune problems.
research Grey, Curly, and Short-Haired Swiss Holstein Cattle Show Genetic Traces of the Simmental Breed
Swiss Holstein cattle with curly, short hair carry genes from the Simmental breed.
research Decision Letter for The Comparative Effects Between Long-Term and Short-Term Treatment of Finasteride on Anxiety-Like and Depression-Like Behaviors in Early Senescent Male Rats
research Effect of Finasteride Treatment and Its Withdrawal in the Rat Corpus Cavernosum
Finasteride treatment may cause erectile dysfunction, but stopping it reverses these effects.
research Characterization of an In Vivo Model for the Study of Eyelash Biology and Trichomegaly: Mouse Eyelash Morphology, Development, Growth Cycle, and Anagen Prolongation by Bimatoprost
The study showed that mouse eyelashes can be used to study eyelash growth and that bimatoprost makes them longer and more numerous.
research A Matter of Excessive Hair Growth
A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
research Acne Due to Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Hormonal imbalances in congenital adrenal hyperplasia cause acne.
research Hypoxia Improves Hair Inductivity of Dermal Papilla Cells via Nuclear NADPH Oxidase 4-Mediated Reactive Oxygen Species Generation
Low oxygen levels can make hair-growing cells better at growing hair through a process involving reactive oxygen species.
research Hair Removal
Lasers and IPL are the most efficient for short-term hair removal, especially for people with dark hair and light skin, but require multiple sessions for longer-lasting effects.
research An Assessment of Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Lynoestrenol (Minilyn) in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate can effectively treat idiopathic hirsutism, but ethinyl oestradiol and lynoestrenol may not always reduce hair growth.
research Decision Letter for The Comparative Effects Between Long-Term and Short-Term Treatment of Finasteride on Anxiety-Like and Depression-Like Behaviors in Early Senescent Male Rats
research L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Phosphate Promotes Elongation of Hair Shafts via the Secretion of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 from Dermal Papilla Cells Through Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase
Vitamin C derivative helps hair grow longer by making cells produce a growth factor through a specific cellular pathway.
research Investigation of Oxidative Stress in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Its Relationship with Disease Severity, Duration, Recurrence, and Pattern
Oxidative stress may play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase of De Novo Generation of Short Antioxidant Peptides
DK peptides can reduce hair loss by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme and have antioxidant effects.
research Induction of Hair Growth by Skin Irritants and Its Relation to Skin Protein Kinase C Isoforms
Skin irritants can promote hair growth by affecting specific skin proteins.
research Follicular Porokeratosis: Four New Cases
Four new cases confirmed the unique features of follicular porokeratosis.
research Exploring the Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alcohol may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but the link is uncertain.
research A Review of JAK Inhibitors for Treatment of Alopecia Areata in the Military Health Care System
JAK inhibitors like baricitinib and ritlecitinib are effective new treatments for severe alopecia areata.
research Amicrobial Pustulosis With Antinuclear Antibodies And Rheumatoid Factor
A woman with skin eruptions and hair loss improved significantly with ointment treatment.
research Mutations In AEC Syndrome Skin Reveal A Role For p63 In Basement Membrane Adhesion, Skin Barrier Integrity And Hair Follicle Biology
Mutations in the p63 gene affect skin adhesion, barrier integrity, and hair growth.
research A Comparative Study on the Efficacy and Safety of 10% Topical Minoxidil Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
10% minoxidil improves frontal hair count more than 5% but has more side effects.
research An Overview of Unwanted Female Hair
Over 40% of women have unwanted facial hair, which can affect their self-image, and should be managed with personalized treatment and support.
research Interaction Between Dermal Papilla Cells and Follicular Epithelial Cells In Vitro: Effect of Androgen
Testosterone increases hair follicle cell growth when beard or axillary skin cells are present together.