research Topical Finasteride: A Comprehensive Review of Androgenetic Alopecia Management for Men and Women
Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
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research Towards a Molecular Understanding of Hair Loss and Its Treatment
Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
research Menkes Syndrome Presenting as Myoclonic Seizures: Neuroimaging and EEG Observations
An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
research Caffeine and Its Role in Regulating Androgenetic Alopecia
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
research The Inflammatory Component of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Restoration
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a promising treatment for hair loss, believed to extend the life cycle of hair follicles and prevent their shrinkage.
research Innovative Reports on the Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse - How to Lose Your Mind for the Love of Sport
Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
research Finasteride
Finasteride caused serious side effects and led to six suicides.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon
Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
research Androgens and Androgen Receptor in the Management of Skin Diseases
Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
research Molecular Docking Study of Phytochemical Compounds from Kushtakudori Ennai as a Potential Anti-Alopecia Treatment
Certain compounds from Kushtakudori ennai may help treat hair loss.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
research Advances in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Effective treatments for hair loss are a major focus in dermatology.
research First-In-Man Clinical Trial of the Oral Pan-AKT Inhibitor MK-2206 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
MK-2206 was safe and effectively blocked AKT signaling in cancer patients, warranting more trials.
research Toxicity of Acanthospermum Hispidum to Mice
Acanthospermum hispidum is toxic to mice, causing death and damage to internal organs.
research Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Conditioned Media for Hair Regeneration Applications
Stem cell therapy could be a promising alternative for hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
research Case Study: The Sexual, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Post-Finasteride Syndrome
Post-finasteride syndrome can cause lasting sexual, physical, and mental health issues with limited treatment options.
research Vestibuloplasty With Retroauricular Skin Grafts For Dental Implant Rehabilitation In Vascularized Fibula Grafts: Two Case Reports
Using skin grafts from behind the ear for oral surgery in two patients with jaw injuries led to successful healing and good results.
research Sweat Glands Shrink Upward With Aging, Causing Dermal Layer Defects Leading to Loss of Skin Elasticity and Wrinkling - Establishment of 3D Imaging Method for Skin Appendages
Aging causes sweat glands to shrink and move upward, leading to less elastic skin and more wrinkles.
research Pain in Pancreatic Cancer: A Medical Oncologist's View
Pancreatic cancer pain management is inadequate due to the disease's severity and limited effectiveness of treatments.
research Diagnosis: Alopecia Areata or Not?
Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Studies of the Components of an Oral Contraceptive Agent in Albino Rats: Progestogenic Component and Comparison of Effects of the Components and the Combined Agent
High doses of norethindrone acetate in rats caused various organ changes but didn't significantly increase tumor rates.
research Hair Loss (Alopecia or Baldness)
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
research Study on Toxicity of Hydrocortisone 17-Butyrate 21-Propionate: Subacute Toxicity in Dogs by Percutaneous Administration
Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment caused reversible side effects like skin issues, weight gain, and organ changes in dogs.
research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
research Hair Diameter Diversity: A Clinical Sign Reflecting Follicle Miniaturization
Different thicknesses of hair strands can indicate the severity of hair thinning.
research CD133-Positive Dermal Papilla-Derived Wnt Ligands Regulate Postnatal Hair Growth
Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
research Lonely Hair Sign: Not Specific for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.
research Mechanism of Action of Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but can cause significant side effects like dry skin and hair loss.
research Alopecia: Histologic Changes
The review found that specific changes in scalp tissue can help diagnose different types of hair loss.