research Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
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research Systemic Treatments for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.
research Physiological Changes of Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature
Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens: Impact on Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research Does Prolactin Play a Role in Skin Biology and Pathology?
Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
research An Investigation of In Vivo Wound Healing Activity of Biologically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles
Silver nanoparticles in gel form can effectively heal wounds.
research Scalp Reduction as an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation: Review of Relevant Literature and Presentation of an Improved Technique
An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
research Non-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome–Related Endocrine Disorders Associated with Hirsutism
Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.
research Therapeutic Applications of Nanoemulsion-Based Drug Delivery Systems: A Review of Patents in the Last Two Decades
Nanoemulsion-based drug delivery systems are versatile and have potential for treating various medical conditions and improving vaccines.
research Whole Body and Regional Hemodynamic Effects of Minoxidil in the Conscious Dog
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure, increases heart rate, and improves blood flow in dogs.
research Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Cardiovascular Risk
Using steroids can increase the risk of heart problems.
research TCL1 Transgenic Mouse Model as a Tool for the Study of Therapeutic Targets and Microenvironment in Human B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The TCL1 transgenic mouse model is useful for understanding human B-cell leukemia and testing new treatments.
research The Prolactin Receptor as a Therapeutic Target in Human Diseases: Exploring New Potential Indications
Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.
research Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Risk for Atherosclerosis?
Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
research Hair Darkening in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Two patients with porphyria cutanea tarda experienced their grey hair turning dark again.
research BMI and Levels of Zinc, Copper in Hair, Serum, and Urine of Turkish Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: Myths and Misconceptions
Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
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 Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research Pharmacologic Therapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.
research Spironolactone: An Anti-Androgenic and Anti-Hypertensive Drug That May Provide Protection Against the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in COVID-19
Spironolactone might help protect against severe lung problems in COVID-19 patients.
research Alternative Uses of Dermoscopy in Daily Clinical Practice: An Update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Consecutive Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Treatment in Late-Pubertal Transgender Female Adolescents
Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
research Early Onset and Novel Features in a Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Patient with a 68 CAG Repeat
A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
research Sex Hormone–Binding Globulin and Risk of Hyperglycemia in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
research Pregnancy and the Skin
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.
research Circulatory Changes in Alopecia
The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
research Telogen Effluvium Related to Post Severe SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Clinical Aspects and Our Management Experience
Severe COVID-19 may cause hair loss, and doctors recommend supplements and topical treatments to manage it.
research Understanding the Role of Prostaglandin E2 in Regulating Human Platelet Activity in Health and Disease
Prostaglandin E2 affects human platelet activity in complex ways that could lead to personalized heart disease treatments.
research Physiological Skin Changes During Pregnancy
Most skin changes during pregnancy go away after giving birth.