research Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Combined C3b and Factor B Autoantibodies and MPGN Type II
The FDA did not approve certain drugs for prostate cancer prevention due to concerns about their effectiveness and potential risks.
research Nutraceuticals: A Review
Nutraceuticals may improve skin health and protect against aging, but more research is needed on their optimal use and possible health risks.
research ADRENOCORTICAL FUNCTION IN PUBERTY Serum ACTH, Cortisol and Dehydroepiandrosterone in Girls and Boys
Girls have higher DHEA levels earlier in puberty than boys, indicating earlier development.
research Genome-wide association meta-analysis of individuals of European ancestry identifies new loci explaining a substantial fraction of hair color variation and heritability
New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
research Sigma 1 receptor-related neuroactive steroids modulate cocaine-induced reward.
Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the sigma1 receptor.
research Penetration of silver nanoparticles into porcine skinex vivousing fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy, Raman microscopy, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering microscopy
Silver nanoparticles can penetrate porcine skin up to about 15.6 μm, possibly through hair follicles.
research The effect of metformin on hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.
research Kenogen
Kenogen is a resting phase in hair follicles that may contribute to baldness, especially in androgenetic alopecia.
research The effect of CD34+ cell-containing autologous platelet-rich plasma injection on pattern hair loss: a preliminary study
Injecting CD34+ cell-containing platelet-rich plasma into the scalp can improve hair count and thickness in people with pattern hair loss.
research Validation and Reference Ranges of Hair Cortisol Measurement in Healthy Children
Hair cortisol levels in children increase with age but are not affected by gender, puberty, or hair care.
research Thyroid Dysfunction and Women's Reproductive Health
Thyroid problems can negatively affect women's reproductive health and pregnancy, and can cause symptoms like fatigue and depression, but not all women with these symptoms need treatment.
research Epidemiology and treatment of tinea capitis
Griseofulvin is more effective than ketoconazole for treating tinea capitis in children.
research Role of Transepidermal and Transfollicular Routes in Percutaneous Absorption of Steroids: In vitro Studies on Human Skin
Hair follicles and glands significantly increase steroid absorption in skin.
research The COVID-19 Sequelae: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Post-recovery Symptoms and the Need for Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Survivors
Many COVID-19 survivors continue to experience symptoms like fatigue and concentration problems after recovery, possibly needing rehabilitation.
research Structure of human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.
research The effect of 2 combined oral Contraceptives containing either drospirenone or cyproterone acetate on acne and seborrhea.
Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
research Effect of IGF-I on Hair Growth Is Related to the Anti-Apoptotic Effect of IGF-I and Up-Regulation of PDGF-A and PDGF-B
IGF-I promotes hair growth by keeping hair follicles in the growth phase longer.
research Single hair grafting for the treatment of vitiligo
Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
research Case Report: Potential Arsenic Toxicosis Secondary to Herbal Kelp Supplement
A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
research Receiver operating characteristic analysis of the performance of basal serum hormone profiles for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in epidemiological studies
Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.
research Antihirsutism activity of Fennel (fruits of Foeniculum vulgare) extract – A double-blind placebo controlled study
Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
research The High Prevalence of Skin Diseases in Adults Aged 70 and Older
Most adults over 70 have skin diseases needing treatment, with men more affected than women.
research Reorganization of hair follicles in human skin organ culture induced by cultured human follicle-derived cells
Injected human hair follicle cells can create new, small hair follicles in skin cultures.
research Early breast development in girls after prenatal exposure to non‐persistent pesticides
Prenatal pesticide exposure may cause earlier breast development in girls.
research Association of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Male Pattern Baldness
Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.
research Effectiveness and safety of low-dose oral minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively improves male hair loss with mild side effects.
research 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 9-cis-Retinoic Acid Capsules in the Treatment of AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma
9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
research Susceptibility variants on chromosome 7p21.1 suggest HDAC9 as a new candidate gene for male-pattern baldness
A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.