research Hirsutism and virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
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research Genetic Defects in Human Pericentrin Are Associated With Severe Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research Clinical, Histological and Trichoscopic Correlations in Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.
research Pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and activity of intravenous dextran sulfate in human immunodeficiency virus infection
Dextran sulfate was found to be toxic and ineffective for treating HIV.
research Combined Physicochemical and Transcriptomic Analyses Reveal the Effect of Black Wolfberry Ferment on Alopecia
Black wolfberry ferment may help regrow hair in cases of androgenetic alopecia.
research Limits of Visual Detection for Finasteride Polymorphs in Prepared Binary Mixtures: Analysis by X‐ray Powder Diffraction
research Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (AE-PCOS) Society
Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.
research Providing mesotherapy to prevent and treat hair loss in aesthetic practice
Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
research Exploring the Inhibitory Potential of Phytosterols β-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, and Campesterol on 5-Alpha Reductase Activity in the Human Prostate: An In Vitro and In Silico Approach
Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
research Comparative characteristics of human stem cells
Human stem cells have diverse sources and potential uses in medicine.
research Escin Activates Canonical Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway by Facilitating the Proteasomal Degradation of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Escin may help treat hair loss by boosting a specific cell growth pathway.
research Finding Long-COVID: temporal topic modeling of electronic health records from the N3C and RECOVER programs
Long-COVID causes more health issues after COVID-19, varying by age, sex, and infection wave.
research Pharmacological Role and Clinical Applications of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors-Review Article for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals
5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
research Sex Differences in Animal Models of Sodium-Valproate-Induced Autism in Postnatal BALB/c Mice: Whole-Brain Histoarchitecture and 5-HT2A Receptor Biomarker Evidence
Male mice are more susceptible to autism-like changes from valproic acid than female mice.
research Comparison of In Vitro Hair Growth Promotion and Anti-Hair Loss Potential of Thai Rice By-Product from Oryza sativa L. cv. Buebang 3 CMU and Sanpatong
Et-BB3-CMU rice bran extract may be a promising natural option for promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss.
research Case report: Systemic granulomatous disease with vasculitis in a bull due to hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) toxicosis
A bull got very sick and had to be put down after eating hairy vetch for months.
research Koinfeksi Sifilis Sekunder, Condyloma Acuminata dan Human Immundeficiency Virus (HIV) pada Pria Homoseksual
A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
research 5α-reductase inhibition and hair growth promotion of some Thai plants traditionally used for hair treatment
Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
research Electronic States of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in Water and in 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1′-rac-glycerol) (Sodium Salt) Liposomes
EGCG shows strong electron transfer interactions when bonded to DPPG lipids.
research Targeting neurosteroid synthesis as a therapy for schizophrenia-related alterations induced by early psychosocial stress
A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.
research Post-finasteride syndrome
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.
research Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Targeting 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors to the Hair Follicle
Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
research Efficacy of Skin Patting and Iontophoresis with Dutasteride Gel in Male and Menopausal Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Skin patting and iontophoresis with dutasteride gel improved hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Pengaruh Perbedaan Konsentrasi Propilenglikol terhadap Karakteristik Fisik Hair Tonic Ekstrak Daun Katuk (Sauropus androgynus (L). Merr)
Different amounts of propylene glycol change the thickness of katuk leaf hair tonic.
research The Potential of a Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Conditioned Medium for Wound Healing and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Hair growth medium helps heal wounds and regrow hair in mice.
research Effects of Androgen Treatment on Growth in Patients with 5-α-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency
Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.
research PCOS and Obesity: Contraception Challenges
Low-dose ethinyl estradiol and LNG-IUD are safer contraception options for obese women with PCOS.
research DNA dioxygenases Tet2/3 regulate gene promoter accessibility and chromatin topology in lineage-specific loci to control epithelial differentiation
The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
research The clinical effect of JetpPeel-assisted topical minoxidil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A randomized pilot study
JetPeel-assisted minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than minoxidil alone.