research Is androgenic alopecia a result of endocrine effects on the vasculature?
Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.
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research The Friar Tuck sign in trichotillomania
An 8-year-old boy with hair-pulling disorder had a bald patch that was confirmed not to be a fungal infection and was treated with therapy.
research Modulation of the 6-position of benzopyran derivatives and inhibitory effects on the insulin releasing process
Changing the 6-position on benzopyran molecules affects insulin release, with some compounds showing strong inhibitory effects.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cells for Hair Growth: A Review of the Literature
Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
research Quorum sensing and other collective regenerative behavior in organ populations
Organs like hair follicles can renew themselves in complex ways, adapting to different needs and environments.
research Experience with oral tofacitinib in severe alopecia areata with different clinical responses
Oral tofacitinib helped regrow hair in over half of the patients with severe alopecia, but relapses and side effects were common.
research Abnormal Saccadic Oscillations Associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Encephalopathy and Ataxia
A man developed neurological issues from SARS-CoV-2 without severe breathing problems, worsening to death.
research The effectiveness of combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Combination therapies work better than single treatments for hair loss.
research An excellent response to tofacitinib in a Brazilian adolescent patient with alopecia areata: A case report and a review of the literature
A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
research A Clinical Trial to Investigate the Effect of Cynatine HNS on Hair and Nail Parameters
Cynatine HNS improves hair and nail quality in 90 days.
research Dermatologic manifestations of endocrine disorders
Skin problems can be signs of hormone-related disorders and recognizing them early is important for treatment.
research Current treatment of BPH
TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.
research Effect of equilibrium pH on the structure and properties of bleach‐damaged human hair fibers
Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.
research Protein Kinase Cε, Which Is Linked to Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Development of Squamous Cell Carcinomas, Stimulates Rapid Turnover of Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cells
PKC ε increases hair follicle stem cell turnover and may raise skin cancer risk.
research Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
The document concludes that systemic autoimmune diseases are complex, incurable, and require ongoing treatment and research.
research Bilateral Temporal Triangular Alopecia Associated with Phakomatosis Pigmentovascularis Type IV Successfully Treated with Follicular Unit Transplantation
Hair transplant surgery effectively treated a specific type of hair loss and is recommended as a primary treatment option.
research Structure of intermediate filament assembly in hair deduced from hydration studies using small-angle neutron scattering
Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.
research Hyperandrogénie féminine
The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
research Phenomenology of polymorphism: The topological pressure–temperature phase relationships of the dimorphism of finasteride
Finasteride's two forms have different stability based on temperature and pressure.
research Local Corticosteroids for Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Local corticosteroids can help with alopecia areata, but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
research Controversies in off‐label prescriptions in dermatology: the perspective of the patient, the physician, and the pharmaceutical companies
The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
research Docetaxel and permanent alopecia
Some breast cancer patients treated with high-dose docetaxel may experience permanent hair loss.
research Male pattern baldness and risk of colorectal neoplasia
Men with certain types of baldness at age 45 may have a higher risk of colon cancer and colorectal adenoma.
research Practical approaches to medical and cosmetic dermatology in skin of color patients
The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
research Viable terminal scalp hair follicles constitute a necessary and sufficient biological end‐organ that conditions clinical efficacy of finasteride in males with male pattern hair loss without implying reversal of miniaturized follicles
Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
research Influence of the alkylsulfonylamino substituent located at the 6-position of 2,2-dimethylchromans structurally related to cromakalim: From potassium channel openers to calcium entry blockers?
New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
research Glioblastoma cells express crucial enzymes involved in androgen synthesis: 3β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17‐20α‐hydroxylase, 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α‐reductase
Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
research Placebo‐controlled dose‐effect studies with topical minoxidil 2% or 5% in male‐patterned hair loss treated with oral finasteride employing an analytical and exhaustive study protocol
Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
research Alterations in nasal mucociliary activity in polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of respiratory and ear infections due to slower nasal mucociliary clearance.
research Sub-chronic effects of a Phthirusa pyrifolia aqueous extract on reproductive function and comparative hormone levels in male rats
Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.