research Peer Review of Computational Drug Repositioning Based on Side-Effects Mined from Social Media
Reviewers criticized the study for its assumptions, social media data collection issues, and lack of comparison to existing methods.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treating Hair Loss
Platelet Rich Plasma may help treat hair loss, but more detailed research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research General Physical Appearance
Observing someone's physical appearance can give hints about their health, hygiene, and potential medical conditions.
research An Unusual Pattern of Alopecia Areata
A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
research Concepts and Challenges in Hair Follicle Cloning
Hair follicle cloning is possible but faces many challenges before it can replace traditional hair transplants.
research The Association Between Male Pattern Baldness and Second to Fourth Finger Ratio with Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study
Male pattern baldness may predict prostate cancer risk.
research Male Alopecia, Finasteride, and Cancer Risk
Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
research Hair Shedding in Women: A Study on Frequency and Causes
About 30% of women feel they lose too much hair, often starting before age 40, and most can't find a reason for it.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research The Cost Effectiveness of Topical Minoxidil Therapy in the Management of Baldness
Minoxidil is cost-effective for regrowing hair on the scalp's top but not the front, requiring ongoing use.
research Predictors of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in Melanoma
Thicker melanomas and nodular types are more likely to spread to sentinel lymph nodes.
research Response: Finasteride's Effect on Frontal and Vertex Hair Loss
Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
research Hair Color Measurement
Hair color is important in many fields and is measured for various purposes.
research Generic Competition And Pharmaceutical Patent Strategies: A Sequel
The article concludes that recent legal rulings have strengthened the protection of pharmaceutical patents against generic competition.
research Viewpoint 3
Oxidative stress plays a significant role in vitiligo, and both skin and non-skin cells may be involved.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Women with PCOS are much more likely to have sleep problems and should be checked for them.
research Hair Restoration: Causes and Solutions for Permanent Hair Loss
Hair loss is mainly caused by a testosterone byproduct, and hair restoration surgery uses hair from the back and sides of the scalp.
research Does Eflornithine Help Women Face Hirsutism?
Eflornithine's effectiveness for women with facial hirsutism is unclear.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Effect of 1 mg/Day Finasteride on Concentrations of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen in Men With Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
research Orientation of Multi-Hair Follicles in Non-Bald Men
Most nonbald men's multi-hair follicles are naturally positioned perpendicular to a line from the scalp's crown, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
research Mechanisms of Hair Graying: Incomplete Melanocyte Stem Cell Maintenance in the Niche
Hair graying is caused by the loss of pigment cells due to poor maintenance of stem cells in the hair follicle.
research Mosaic Hair Regrowth Pattern of Ophiasis and Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient With Alopecia Areata Totalis
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
research Hair
Smaller hair grafts in transplants offer better cosmetic results and more styling options, but challenges like thinning and limited coverage remain.
research Adverse Reactions to Enemas
Enemas can cause septicemia in elderly men with prostate infections.
research Effect of the Frequency of Injection on the Clinical Responses of Postmenopausal Women to Testosterone Enanthate with Estradiol Valerate
Injecting 2 ml of TEEV every 4 weeks is better because it has the same benefits but fewer side effects.
research Hair Biology and Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Coincidental Epigenetics or Post-Finasteride Syndrome?
The conclusion is that more research is needed to understand if the drug finasteride causes Post-Finasteride Syndrome or if it's due to individual genetic makeup.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Mechanisms and Progression
Androgenetic alopecia causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to androgens, with the connection between the muscle and hair follicle determining if the loss is reversible.
research New Insight of PSA Reduction During Finasteride Therapy
Finasteride reduces PSA levels by around 40-50% in BPH patients.