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Testosterone is made by Leydig cells, is active when not bound to proteins, and works by binding to receptors in muscles and other tissues.
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research This Week in JAMA: March 7, 2012 Issue Highlights
Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
research Dermatological Benefits of Cosmetics
Cosmetics can help with mild skin problems and daily care but must be used carefully to avoid skin irritation.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia With Smoking and Its Prevalence Among Asian Men
Smoking linked to hair loss in Asian men.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP shows potential for treating female hair loss, but more research needed.
research Signature Selection Analysis Reveals Candidate Genes Associated With Production Traits in Iranian Sheep Breeds
Certain genes in Iranian sheep are linked to wool production and heat adaptation.
research Finasteride 5 mg/Day Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normo-Androgenetic Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.
research Evaluation of Sexual Function With an International Index of Erectile Function in Subjects Taking Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss has minimal impact on sexual function.
research Long-Term Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in Male Pattern Baldness
Topical minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness and prevents hair loss.
research Gender-Specific Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome in a Middle-Aged Korean Population
Female hair loss linked to metabolic syndrome, not in males.
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 Global Photographic Assessment of Men Aged 18 to 60 Years with Male Pattern Hair Loss Receiving Finasteride 1 mg or Placebo
Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research Parietal Scalp Is Another Affected Area in Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Analysis of Hair Density and Hair Diameter
Parietal scalp area has lower hair density and smaller hair diameter in women with hair loss.
research Lasers for Dermatology and Skin Biology
Lasers have become precise tools in skin treatment and diagnosis, with ongoing advancements improving their effectiveness.
research Very-Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Study with Quantitative Trichoscopic Documentation
Low-dose oral minoxidil improved or stabilized hair loss in some patients, but higher doses may be needed for significant effects.
research Genetic Basis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
research Fingerprint Arches in Alopecia Areata
Females with alopecia areata have more fingerprint arches.
research Topical Cyperus Rotundus Oil
Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
research Adult Group B Streptococcal Disease
International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review of 355 Cases in a Spanish Population
Hormonal imbalances may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogenic drugs combined with steroids are currently the most effective treatment.
research A Comparative Study of Therapeutic Response to Intralesional Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Triamcinolone Acetonide in Alopecia Areata
PRP works faster and is a safe alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata.
research Hair Loss Following Kerion Celsi: A Follow-Up Examination
Most patients had less hair growth in affected areas after treatment.
research Women With Alopecia Exhibit a Higher Risk for Thyroid Cancer: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Women with alopecia may have a higher chance of getting thyroid cancer.
research How to Read a Research Paper: A Critical Examination of Tamsulosin and Dementia Risk
Tamsulosin may slightly increase dementia risk compared to other treatments for enlarged prostate.
research Clinical Efficacy of a Cosmetic Treatment by Crescina Human Follicle Stem Cell on Healthy Males with Androgenetic Alopecia
Crescina® lotion helps reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia.
research The Efficacy of Antimalarial Drugs in the Therapy of Selected Forms of Cicatricial Alopecia
Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Lacks Evidence of Clinically Significant Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia
No strong proof that platelet-rich plasma effectively treats hair loss.
research Treatment of Male-Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma
Using Platelet-Rich Plasma injections for male-pattern baldness didn't significantly improve hair growth.
research Hair Growth Promotion by Extracts of Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pre-Clinical Study Using Phototrichogram Analysis
Shampoo with Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark extracts promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP may help treat female hair loss, but more research needed.