research Female pattern hair loss: therapeutic update
Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultsresearch Positioning of low alcohol or alcohol-free minoxidil formulation for the management of androgenetic alopecia: Indian perspective
Alcohol-free minoxidil is better for treating hair loss in Indian men.
research Showing progress. Defining self-tracking as an aesthetic audio-visual genre
YouTube videos of men using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair and beard growth form a unique self-tracking genre that helps build community and shape male identity.
research 3 percent topical minoxidil compared with placebo for the treatment of chronic severe alopecia areata.
3% topical minoxidil is ineffective for severe chronic alopecia areata.
research Reversible decreases of fertility in male Sprague-Dawley rats treated orally with finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor
Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
research Hair loss with antidepressants
Some antidepressants can cause rare hair loss, which can significantly affect patients' well-being.
research The effects of finasteride on scalp skin and serum androgen levels in men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.
research Combination Antiretroviral Therapy and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction
The book provides updated knowledge on hair disorders and new treatments for hair loss.
research SARS in Children
Children under 18 had milder SARS with no deaths, but teenagers faced higher severe illness risk, and effective treatments were uncertain.
research Pathogenesis and causes of hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research Editorial comments
Some patients experience temporary hair loss after ulcerative colitis surgery, likely due to illness rather than the surgery itself, and it usually grows back within six months.
research A comparative study of Aldactone® and Diane® in the treatment of hirsutism
Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
research A comparative study of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and finasteride on idiopathic hirsutism.
Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.
research Low fluence-high repetition rate diode laser hair removal 12-month evaluation: Reducing pain and risks while keeping clinical efficacy
A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
research The efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in patients with alopecia totalis
Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.
research The Effect of Finasteride in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.
research Book Review Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide (Contemporary Endocrinology.) Edited by Sally Radovick and Margaret H. MacGillivray. 582 pp., illustrated. Totowa, N.J., Humana, 2003. $165. 0-89603-946-3
The book is a comprehensive and current guide on hair disorders, with minor flaws.
research Developing New Graft Holding Solutions:In VitroEvaluation of Bioactive Molecules Identifies Vitamin B12 as Micrograft Stabilizing Substance
Vitamin B12 improves the health and growth of hair micrografts.
research Depth control in follicular unit excision: A new classification from a detailed analysis of 30 patients undergoing FUE technique for hair restoration
A new classification for depth control in hair restoration surgery was proposed, dividing it into three grades based on the depth required for successful graft extraction.
research Categorization of long-lasting hair changes in patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplants
Patients often experience long-lasting changes to their hair after stem cell transplants.
research 689 Efficacy of CD101, a novel echinocandin, in the treatment of dermatophytosis using a Guinea Pig (GP) Model
CD101 is highly effective in treating dermatophytosis in guinea pigs.
research Autophagy Stimulation Improves Erythroid Proliferative Capacity in Models of SF3B1 Mutant MDS
Tofacitinib helped most teenagers in the study regrow hair with mild side effects.
research Book Review Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment Second edition. Edited by Elise A. Olsen. 544 pp., illustrated. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2003. $195. 0-07-136494-3
The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.
research This Month in Clinical Urology
New treatments and diagnostic methods for urological conditions show promise, but some lack sufficient accuracy for clinical use.
research 52898 Among scalp non-responder patients with eyebrow/eyelash regrowth in the first year, continued treatment with baricitinib resulted in meaningful scalp responses for patients with severe alopecia areata
Continued baricitinib treatment leads to significant scalp hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients.
research Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1
Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
research A randomized clinical trial of 5% topical minoxidil versus 2% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research Comparison of Finasteride (Proscar®) and Serenoa repens (Permixon®) in the Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase in Healthy Male Volunteers
Finasteride works better than Permixon in reducing dihydrotestosterone levels.