research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
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research Urinary Steroids in Women with Androgenic Alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research Glycolipid and Hormonal Profiles in Young Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis
Young men with early hair loss have slightly worse blood sugar and fat levels, suggesting possible health risks and need for monitoring.
research Stimulation of Elastin Expression by Minoxidil in Chick Skin Fibroblasts
Minoxidil boosts elastin production, potentially helping skin diseases.
research Development and Validation of a Procedure for the Determination of Minoxidil in Hair-Regrowth Formulations Using Two Variants of Capillary Zone Electrophoresis
A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.
research Trichoblastoma with Sebaceous and Sweat Gland Differentiation
A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.
research Prevalence of Hyperprolactinaemia in Female Premenopausal Blood Donors
A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research Sustained Human Hair Follicle Growth Ex Vivo in a Glycosaminoglycan Hydrogel Matrix
Human hair grows better in a special gel that mimics skin.
research Variations in Alanine Aminotransferase Levels Within the Normal Range Predict Metabolic and Androgenic Phenotypes in Women of Reproductive Age
Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Erythrocyte Deformability and Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
research Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extract of Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Retards Axillary Hair Growth: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study
Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
research A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism
Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
research The Association of Androgenetic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance Is Independent of Hyperandrogenemia: A Case-Control Study
Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research In Vitro and Clinical Evaluation of Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Conditioned Media for Hair Regeneration
Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
research ESGCT and FSGT Collaborative Congress Helsinki, Finland September 17–20, 2015 Abstracts
The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
research Implanon and Alopecia: A Case Report
The contraceptive implant Implanon may be linked to hair loss, but the reported case of alopecia could be unrelated to the implant.
research Hair Density, Hair Diameter, and the Prevalence of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency in a Saudi Girl
A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.
research Development of Novel Wound Dressing Based on Elastin-Like Recombinamers for Skin Regeneration
Elastin-like recombinamers show promise for better wound healing and skin regeneration.
research Effect of Kanchanar Twak Kwath With Shunthi Churna and Nimb Tail Nasya in Hypothyroidism: A Case Study
Ayurvedic treatment improved symptoms and reduced TSH levels in a hypothyroidism patient.
research Effect of Decellularisation Methods on Methacryloyl-Substituted Placental ECM Hydrogels
PlacMA hydrogels from human placenta are versatile and useful for cell culture and tissue engineering.
research Hair Loss Management
Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
research Effect of Neurosteroid Dehydroepiandrosterone on the Higher Nervous Activity of Old Non-Human Primates
DHEA improved brain function and behavior in old monkeys and had additional health benefits.
research Diffuse Hair Loss and Accompanying Findings in Female Patients
Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
research Obstetric Dermatology
The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
research Obstetric and Gynecologic Dermatology
A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
research Hair Density, Hair Diameter, And The Prevalence Of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Reply From Authors
Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.