research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview
AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
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research Corn silk extract improves benign prostatic hyperplasia in experimental rat model
Corn silk extract helps reduce prostate enlargement symptoms.
research α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum attenuates benign prostatic hyperplasia in a rat model
α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part II: A review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
research Safety of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Respect to Gynecologic Malignancies
Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.
research Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
research Managing patterned hair loss – a hair raising task!
Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
research Clinical Case Notes. Retinoblastoma, microphthalmia and the chromosome 13q deletion syndrome
The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Harm reduction measures in a recreational gym user with anabolic androgenic steroid dependence: a case report in the context of current best clinical practice
Non-medical steroid use in gym-goers is risky and needs better prevention and care strategies.
research Clinical biochemistry of dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research The role of WNT10B in physiology and disease: A 10-year update
WNT10B is important for body functions and linked to diseases like osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer.
research Alopecia types, current and future treatment
Current alopecia treatments manage symptoms but don't cure, and better treatments are needed.
research Skin Structure, Physiology, and Pathology in Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery
Improving drug delivery through the skin requires understanding skin and using enhancers.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research Molecular genetics of androgen insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
research The role of photobiomodulation when associated with microneedling in female pattern hair loss
Combining light therapy and microneedling shows promise for treating female hair loss.
research Finasteride for hair loss: a review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research An update on diagnosis and treatment of female pattern hair loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research Management of female-pattern hair loss
Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.
research Regulatory roles of androgens in cutaneous wound healing
Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
research Mechanistic synergy of hair growth promotion by the Avicennia marina extract and its active constituent (avicequinone C) in dermal papilla cells isolated from androgenic alopecia patients
Avicennia marina extract and avicequinone C can potentially promote hair growth and treat hair loss by interfering with hair loss mechanisms and boosting growth factors.
research Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss
Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
research Finasteride and Its Potential for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Evidence to Date
Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
research Comparison between single- versus double-spin prepared platelet-rich plasma injection in treatment of female pattern hair loss: clinical effect and relation to vascular endothelial growth factor
Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.
research AN OVERVIEW OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF HAIR LOSS
Herbal treatments are gaining interest as alternatives for hair loss.
research Effect of Saw Palmetto Supplements on Androgen-Sensitive LNCaP Human Prostate Cancer Cell Number and Syrian Hamster Flank Organ Growth
Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.