research Analysis of the Pretreatment Effect of Ethanol on the Stratum Corneum and Hair Follicular Penetration of Drugs Using the Hair Follicle Plugging Method
Ethanol pretreatment affects drug penetration through skin and hair follicles.
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research Comparative Study Between Topical Steroid Alone Versus Combined Fractional Erbium:YAG Laser With Topical Steroid In Treatment Of Alopecia Areata
The combination of laser and topical steroids is more effective for treating alopecia areata than topical steroids alone.
research Penetration Profile of Microspheres in Follicular Targeting of Terminal Hair Follicles
Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence
Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
research The Role of Hair Follicles in the Percutaneous Absorption of Caffeine
Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
research Estrogens and the Skin
Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Penetration of Drugs Through Human Scalp Skin and Comparison of Penetration Between Scalp and Abdominal Skins In Vitro
Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research Venous and Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
research Improvement in Physicochemical Parameters of DPPC Liposomes and Increase in Skin Permeation of Aciclovir and Minoxidil by the Addition of Cationic Polymers
Cationic polymers improved liposome stability and increased skin absorption of aciclovir and minoxidil.
research Nanotechnology in Dermatology
Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
research Squalene-Containing Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Promote Percutaneous Absorption and Hair Follicle Targeting of Diphencyprone for Treating Alopecia Areata
Squalene-based carriers improve delivery of a treatment to hair follicles for alopecia areata.
research Ablative Fractional Resurfacing in Topical Drug Delivery: An Update and Outlook
Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.
research Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments
People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.
research Investigation of Follicular and Non-Follicular Pathways for Polyarginine and Oleic Acid-Modified Nanoparticles
Surface-modified nanoparticles mainly use non-follicular pathways to enhance skin permeation of ibuprofen and could improve treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
research Associations Between Transition-Specific Stress Experience, Nocturnal Decline in Ambulatory Blood Pressure, and C-Reactive Protein Levels Among Transgender Men
Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.
research Contribution of the Hair Follicular Pathway to Total Skin Permeation of Topically Applied and Exposed Chemicals
The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
research Complications of Subcutaneous Contraception: A Review
Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.
research Comparison of Azelaic Acid and Anthralin for the Therapy of Patchy Alopecia Areata
Azelaic acid and anthralin are similarly effective for treating patchy hair loss.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Exploring the Combination and Modular Characteristics of Herbs for Alopecia Treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study
Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.
research Provision of Patient-Centered Transgender Care
The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone for Women in the Peri- or Postmenopausal Phase
DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Augmented Full-Thickness Free Skin Grafting in Cats: Outcome in 10 Grafts Transferred to Six Cats
Negative pressure wound therapy is effective for skin grafts in cats.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Microimaging of Hairless Rat Skin by Magnetic Resonance at 900 MHz
MRI can effectively image skin structures noninvasively.
research Testosterone Metabolism in Human Skin Cells In Vitro and Its Interaction with Estradiol and Dutasteride
Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.