AGA is caused by genetics and androgens, treatable with finasteride and minoxidil.
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December 2007 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” Vitamin D and its receptor are crucial for bone health and can be influenced by certain fats and curcumin.
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May 2003 in “Endocrinology” Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
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May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Desolvation of finasteride depends on environment and technique.
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May 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Using a specific binding agent and low doses of FK506 can stimulate stem cells, speeding up skin healing by 25% and improving skin quality in rats and mice.
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July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Two types of 5α-reductase are in dog skin, which might make dutasteride better than finasteride for treating dog hair loss.
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January 2001 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Activated ras can protect kidney cells from a certain substance that causes cell death.
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
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December 2010 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” The book helps veterinarians understand and treat hair loss in animals.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Antibody treatments show promise for hair loss but need more research.
October 2023 in “Journal of health sciences and medicine :” Patients on long-term hemodialysis often have skin problems related to their treatment.
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
January 2020 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Hydrocolloid dressings significantly improved healing of a dog's third-degree burn.
The document concludes that non-endocrine alopecia in pets varies in treatment effectiveness and often has a poor prognosis, especially in cats.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” The document concludes that skin and hair changes in small animals are often due to hormonal imbalances and recommends regular baths and antibiotics for associated infections.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
September 2015 in “Advances in small animal medicine and surgery” Deslorelin can help regrow hair in most intact male dogs with alopecia.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.
September 2010 in “Companion Animal” The guide explains how to diagnose and treat hair loss in dogs, covering causes and treatments, with some conditions lacking treatment options.
Newer retinoid drugs are effective for skin conditions but have significant side effects.
October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Veterinary Dermatology improved its impact and ranking, expanded content, planned online submissions, and emphasized the need for better-designed clinical trials.
August 2001 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
January 2020 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Raman spectroscopy can identify finasteride polymorphs in tablets.
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June 2003 in “Endocrine Reviews” While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.