research Androgen Excess: Investigations and Management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Autosomal Dominant Disorder
Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
research Topical Minoxidil for Hair Regrowth
5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
research A Systematic Review of Commonly Used Medical Treatments for Hirsutism in Women
Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.
research Comparison of Finasteride Versus Flutamide in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.
research Wnt Signaling in Skin Organogenesis
Wnt signaling is crucial for skin and hair development and its disruption can cause skin tumors.
research Finasteride Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normoandrogenic Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
research Vertical and Transverse Sections of Alopecia Biopsy Specimens: Combining the Two to Maximize Diagnostic Yield
Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.
research Drug Discovery for Alopecia: Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research Clinical and Endocrine Effects of Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
research Five-Year Follow-Up of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.
research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
research The Senescence–Stemness Alliance: A Cancer-Hijacked Regeneration Principle
Cancer can hijack the body's cell repair system to promote tumor growth, and targeting this process may improve cancer treatments.
research Aberrant Activation of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Malignant Hematological Neoplasms
Abnormal Hedgehog signaling in blood cancers may help tumors grow and resist chemotherapy, suggesting potential for targeted treatments.
research Estrogen Functions in Skin and Skin Appendages
Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
research Endocrine Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Breast Cancer
Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism
The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
research Changes in Hair Weight in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Treatment with Finasteride (1 mg Daily): Three- and Four-Year Results
Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss, with best results after four years.
research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
research Prostaglandin Metabolism in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
research Lamins in Development, Tissue Maintenance, and Stress
Lamins are vital for cell survival, organ development, and preventing premature aging.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Developing After Hair Transplantation for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair transplant destroyed by lichen planopilaris.
research Hirsutism: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
research How Should Postmenopausal Androgen Excess Be Evaluated?
Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.
research Direct Effects of Minoxidil on Epidermal Cells in Culture
Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.
research Epidermal Stem Cells: Practical Perspectives and Potential Uses
Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
research Treatment of MSCs with Wnt1a-Conditioned Medium Activates DP Cells and Promotes Hair Follicle Regrowth
Wnt1a-conditioned medium from stem cells helps activate cells important for hair growth and can promote hair regrowth.
research The Majority of Multipotent Epidermal Stem Cells Do Not Protect Their Genome by Asymmetrical Chromosome Segregation
Most hair follicle stem cells do not protect their DNA by dividing it unevenly.