research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
The skin has about 230,000 touch-sensitive nerve fibers, with high concentrations in the hands and face.
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research Evaluation of Serum Level of Omentin-1 in Females with Hirsutism
Women with hirsutism have different levels of omentin-1, which may be linked to the condition and its genetic aspects.
research Early-Onset Baldness and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer: Findings from a Case-Control Study
Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
research FeCl3-Catalyzed C-N Coupling Reaction Between Cyclic Ethers and Heterocyclic Amines
Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.
research Dermatological Medications and Local Therapeutics During Pregnancy
Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
research An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research Determination of Rat 5α-Reductase Type 1 Isozyme Activity and Its Inhibition by Novel Steroidal Oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanocrystals-Based Sensors: A Review
Cellulose nanocrystals are promising for making effective, sustainable sensors for various uses.
research Aberrant Inflammasome Activation as a Driving Force of Human Autoimmune Skin Disease
Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Evaluation of Their Potential Confounding Effect on GC-C-IRMS Doping Analysis
5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.
research Plant-Produced Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Promotes Cell Proliferation and Collagen Production
Plant-made bFGF helps cells grow and boosts collagen.
research The Use of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Alopecia
Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Incidences Analyzed Worldwide by Skin Type Over Advancing Age of Males and Females: Evidence Estrogen and Androgenic Hair Are Risk Factors
Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.
research Neonatal Finasteride Administration Decreases Dopamine Release in Nucleus Accumbens After Alcohol and Food Presentation in Adult Male Rats
Finasteride given to baby rats reduces dopamine release and increases alcohol consumption in adult males.
research Long-Term Satisfaction and Tolerability with Low-Dose Flutamide: A 20-Year Surveillance Study on 120 Hyperandrogenic Women
Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
research Steroid Hormones: Overview and Medical Applications
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: The Finasteride Story
Finasteride safely treats enlarged prostate and male-pattern baldness.
research Permanent Localized Hair Repigmentation Following Herpes Zoster Infection
Herpes zoster infection can cause permanent hair color change in the affected area.
research Hair Loss After Terbinafine Treatment
Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
research Novel Missense Mutation in the P-Box of Androgen Receptor in a Patient with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
research A Short Peptide GPIGS Promotes Proliferation of Hair Bulb Keratinocytes and Accelerates Hair Regrowth in Mice
The peptide GPIGS helps hair cells grow and speeds up hair regrowth in mice.
research The First Syntheses of 16β-Chloro- and 16β-Bromo-Cyproterone Acetate
Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview
AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
research The Role of Topical Vitamin D in Vitiligo: A Narrative Literature Review
Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
research A Phase 1 Study to Investigate the Effects of Cortexolone 17α-Propionate, Also Known as Clascoterone, on the QT Interval Using the Meal Effect to Demonstrate ECG Assay Sensitivity
Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
research Influence of Saw Palmetto and Pygeum Africana Extracts on the Urinary Concentrations of Endogenous Anabolic Steroids: Relevance to Doping Analysis
Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
research Minoxidil Cannot Be Used To Target Lysyl Hydroxylases During Postnatal Mouse Lung Development: A Cautionary Note
Minoxidil does not work to inhibit lysyl hydroxylases in newborn mouse lungs.
research Early Postnatal Allopregnanolone Levels Alteration and Adult Behavioral Disruption in Rats: Implications for Drug Abuse
Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.