141 citations
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January 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This review discusses skin changes during pregnancy, highlighting both pregnancy-specific and common physiologic changes, but reports no new clinical findings.
48 citations
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology”
This article reviews skin signs in patients with anorexia nervosa and their potential role in early diagnosis but reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologists in recognizing these signs.
This review discusses various skin diseases with endocrinological origins and reports no clinical results, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary understanding in diagnosis.
6 citations
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”
This review discusses how androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to hirsutism, seborrhea, and worsen conditions like androgenetic alopecia and acne, but includes no new research findings.
Bimatoprost and latanoprost are being considered for scalp hair growth, with concerns about side effects like skindarkening and fat loss. A user warns about potential chemical burns from latanoprost.
Latanoprost is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, noted for its synergy with minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors, but concerns include its effectiveness on scalp hair, cost, and potential skindarkening. Some users express interest in trying latanoprost or bimatoprost despite limited real-world evidence.
A 35-year-old transgender woman experienced hair regrowth with feminizing HRT, adding dutasteride and bicalutamide, and plans a hair transplant for further improvement. Estrogen also improved skin appearance, and the user advises against cisgender men using feminizing HRT for hair regrowth.
User shared before-and-after photos showing significant hair regrowth after using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% twice daily, and Nizoral 2% weekly for almost a year. The user noticed more defined and darkening regrown hairs, indicating a new hairline.
A user shared their 5-month progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements for hair loss, noting improved hair density and no significant side effects. Feedback highlighted the importance of consistent photo conditions to accurately assess progress.
Can latanoprost be safely applied to the scalp, or is it only for eyelashes?Latanoprost is not approved for use on the scalp and its safety there has not been established: the only human scalp evidence is one 24-week pilot trial in 16 men, and clinicians flag irritation, skin darkening and unknown absorption over a large area as open risks.
What are the possible side effects of using latanoprost on the scalp?No study has measured the side effects of latanoprost on the scalp. The reactions listed here are extrapolated from the eye-drop label — irritation, burning, itching and skin darkening — plus the systemic reactions the label records at ophthalmic doses; absorption over a whole scalp has never been measured.
Can melatonin cause side effects on the skin or hair?No study links melatonin to hair loss; reports are anecdotal. Some users report scalp dryness or irritation from topical products, and a safety review lists mainly mild side effects such as sleepiness and headache.
Can follistatin be applied to the skin, and does any form of it treat hair loss?No study shows that follistatin applied to the skin works, and no form of follistatin is an approved or proven hair-loss treatment. Follistatin injections, "research peptides" and gene therapies sold outside regulated trials are unapproved and of unknown safety.