research Comparison of Sequential Cyproterone Acetate/Estrogen Versus Spironolactone/Oral Contraceptive in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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690-720 / 1000+ resultsresearch Three-Dimensional Histological Structures of the Human Dermis
3D images of skin show collagen is evenly spread, but elastic fibers are fewer near hair follicles.
research Effect of constant-release melatonin implants and prolonged exposure to a long day photoperiod on prolactin secretion and hair growth in mouflon (Ovis gmelini musimon)
Melatonin implants and long daylight hours alter the timing of hormone release and hair growth in mouflon sheep.
research Ultrasonographic and laboratory markers of metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Obese women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease.
research A Detailed Investigation of Hirsutism in a Turkish Population: Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia as a Perplexing Issue
The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.
research Case series of oral minoxidil for androgenetic and traction alopecia: Tolerability & the five C’s of oral therapy
Oral minoxidil helps hair growth, is cost-effective, and mostly well-tolerated.
research Lack of efficacy of topical latanoprost in the treatment of eyebrow alopecia areata
Topical latanoprost doesn't effectively regrow hair in severe eyebrow alopecia areata cases.
research Traction Alopecia
Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
research Conditioned medium from primary cytotrophoblasts, primary placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells, or sub-cultured placental tissue promoted HUVEC angiogenesis in vitro
Placental cell medium boosts blood vessel growth in lab tests.
research A pilot study to evaluate effectiveness of botulinum toxin in treatment of androgenetic alopecia in males
Botulinum toxin was found to be a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness in a small test, but more research is needed.
research Binding Interactions of Keratin-Based Hair Fiber Extract to Gold, Keratin, and BMP-2
Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
research Negative pressure wound therapy augmented full-thickness free skin grafting in the cat: outcome in 10 grafts transferred to six cats
Negative pressure wound therapy is effective for skin grafts in cats.
research Correlation of monosynaptic field potentials evoked by single action potentials in single primary afferent axons and their bouton distributions in the dorsal horn
The study found that nerve signals are stronger when there are more connection points, but not necessarily denser, along the nerve's path in the spine.
research A study of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in males
Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair diameter and density, stopped hair fall, and boosted hair growth in men with hair loss, with no reported side effects.
research Single‐stage dorsal inlay split‐skin graft for salvage anterior urethral reconstruction
Split-thickness skin grafts are a good alternative for urethral reconstruction when buccal grafts can't be used.
research [Low dosage retinol and L-cystine combination improve alopecia of the diffuse type following long-term oral administration].
Retinol and L-cystine improve diffuse hair loss without side effects.
research Enhanced skin penetration of lidocaine through encapsulation into nanoethosomes and nanostructured lipid carriers: a comparative study
Nanostructured lipid carriers deliver lidocaine to the skin better than nanoethosomes.
research Development of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (Chi-PCOSQ)
The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
research The Measurement of Caffeine Concentration in Scalp Hair as an Indicator of Liver Function
Caffeine levels in hair and blood can indicate liver health.
research Part I: Accuracy of Teledermatology in Inflammatory Dermatoses
Teledermatology is highly accurate for diagnosing inflammatory skin conditions.
research Role of Leukocyte–Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery Defect Reconstruction
Using L-PRF membranes for skull base surgery might help healing, but more research is needed.
research Improved 2α-Hydroxylation Efficiency of Steroids by CYP154C2 Using Structure-Guided Rational Design
Mutants of CYP154C2 enzyme significantly improved steroid conversion efficiency.
research Genomic Organization and Amplification of the Human Keratin 15 and Keratin 19 Genes
The study mapped keratin 15 and 19 genes, aiding future genetic disorder research.
research Carbamazepine-Induced Hair Loss
Carbamazepine can cause hair loss, which may reverse when the medication is stopped.
research Possible association of female-pattern hair loss with alteration in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
research Hormonal profile and efficacy of long pulse Nd-YAG laser in treatment of hirsutism.
Patients with high androgen levels need more laser sessions for effective hair removal.
research Efficacy of Finasteride 1.25 mg on Female Pattern Hair Loss; Pilot Study
Finasteride 1.25 mg showed small improvements in hair density and thickness for female pattern hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Finasteride-Induced Pseudoporphyria
Finasteride caused blisters on hands and feet.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Clinical and immunological characteristics of 56 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Uganda
SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.