research Finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism: new therapeutic perspectives
Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research Androgen Biosynthesis Inhibitors and Androgen Receptor Antagonists
Anti-androgen drugs can treat conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness by blocking effects of testosterone and DHT.
research 026 Targeting pathogenic MICA-NKG2D interactions by statins: A novel adjunct treatment strategy for alopecia areata management?
Statins may help treat alopecia areata by reducing harmful immune interactions.
research Assessment of the impact of VDR polymorphisms on selected hormonal, metabolic and mineral balance markers in young women with hyperandrogenism
VDR gene variations may affect carbohydrate metabolism in young women with hyperandrogenism.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft among Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research [Acitretine].
Acitretin treats severe skin conditions but requires careful monitoring due to serious side effects.
research LB1777 A novel ex vivo model of human hair follicle immune privilege collapse reveals the potential of farudodstat, a DHODH inhibitor, as a therapeutic for alopecia areata treatment
Farudodstat may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
research INSULIN-LOWERING MEDICATIONS IN POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.
research Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products in Vitiligo; Current Status, Future Prospect, and Approved Treatments.
Advanced therapy medicinal products show promise for vitiligo treatment with fewer side effects, but affordability is a challenge.
research [Ovulation inhibition in the treatment of androgenic alopecia in woemn].
research Pediatric Clinical Trial Program in Progress: A Phase 3 Study and Long-term Extension Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Children 6 to <12 years of Age With Severe Alopecia Areata
Ritlecitinib is being tested for safety and effectiveness in young children with severe alopecia areata.
research THU372 Finasteride Induced Hyperglycemia
Finasteride may worsen blood sugar control in diabetic patients.
research Hair follicle expression of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptors during the murine hair cycle
Vitamin D receptors in hair follicles change with the hair cycle, affecting hair growth.
research Assessment of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with extensive/recalcitrant alopecia areata before and after PUVA and NB-UVB therapy
research Dual effects of 5α-reductase inhibitor dutasteride on androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris
Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
research The Vitamin D Receptor Is Required for Activation of cWnt and Hedgehog Signaling in Keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor is essential for hair growth signaling.
research 5alpha-reductase: history and clinical importance.
5alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT, offering symptom relief and potential future uses.
research Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C during Treatment with Directly Acting Antiviral Agents: A cohort study
34% of patients on hepatitis C treatment had reversible skin issues.
research Severe Hypertension in Children With Renal Disease: Treatment With Minoxidil
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure in kids with kidney issues, but use carefully due to side effects.
research 280 Investigation into the role of HIF-1A stabilisation in hair follicle metabolism
Stabilizing HIF-1A in hair follicles may reduce oxidative stress and promote hair growth by increasing glycolysis.
research Evaluation of Keratinocyte Proliferation and Differentiation in Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice
Alopecia in VDR knockout mice is due to impaired hair cycle initiation, not keratinocyte issues.
research Downregulation of nuclear factor-kappaB activation in human keratinocytes by melanogenesis inhibitors
Melanogenesis inhibitors like kojic acid and niacinamide can reduce inflammation and pigment production in skin cells.
research Efficacy and safety of anti-androgens in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
research Measuring steroids in hair opens up possibilities to identify congenital adrenal hyperplasia in developing countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research Comparison of finasteride versus spironolactone in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.
research Expression of type 1 5α-reductase and metabolism of testosterone in reconstructed human epidermis (SkinEthic®): a new model for screening skin-targeted androgen modulators
The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
research Modulation of Vitamin D Receptor Activity by the Corepressor Hairless: Differential Effects of Hairless Isoforms
Different Hairless isoforms affect Vitamin D receptor activity in hair regulation, with one repressing and the other stimulating it.
research New CDH3 mutation in the first Spanish case of hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy, a case report
A new CDH3 gene mutation was found in a Spanish patient with sparse hair and eye issues.
research The Vitamin D Receptor Is a Wnt Effector that Controls Hair Follicle Differentiation and Specifies Tumor Type in Adult Epidermis
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
research Comment on “Bicalutamide Improves Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Review of 35 Patients”
Adjusting minoxidil dosage may be safer than using bicalutamide for hair loss in women.