research Hirsutism and virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
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research Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Response to Treatment of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.
research Therapeutic Effect of Superficial Scalp Hypothermia on Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
research The Microanatomy of Human Skin in Aging
Aging skin shows thinner layers, fewer hair follicles, and new biomarkers like increased space between cells and smaller sebaceous glands.
research Progeroide Syndrome
Genetic mutations affecting DNA repair cause early aging symptoms in progeroid syndromes.
research Alopecia in Children with Cancer: A Review from Pathophysiology to Management
Scalp cooling and minoxidil can help manage hair loss in children with cancer, but more research is needed.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Associated With Superficial Esophageal Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Regular endoscopic checks are crucial for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome patients to catch potential cancers early.
research Alopecia: managing the basics
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
research Australasian Society for Dermatology Research Meeting, May 2006
The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
research QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
research Evaluation of dry eye and Meibomian gland dysfunction in female androgenetic alopecia patients
Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
research Restoration of hair follicle inductive properties by depletion of senescent cells
Removing senescent cells can improve hair growth and regeneration.
research Chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.
research Complications associated with oncological therapy - how to minimize?
Personalized treatment and teamwork among doctors can reduce chemotherapy side effects and improve patient outcomes.
research Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Hair Follicle Development
Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
research Mucocutaneous side effects of antineoplastic chemotherapy
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.
research IL-36γ drives skin toxicity induced by EGFR/MEK inhibition and commensal Cutibacterium acnes
A protein called IL-36γ causes skin side effects from certain cancer treatments when combined with a common skin bacteria.
research The Effect of Mushroom Beta‐Glucans from Solid Culture of Ganoderma lucidum on Inhibition of the Primary Tumor Metastasis
Mushroom beta-glucans from Ganoderma lucidum can reduce tumor size and metastasis in cancer.
research Care for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Development and Prescribing Patterns of a Multidisciplinary Clinic
In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
research Roles of Melatonin in Goat Hair Follicle Stem Cell Proliferation and Pluripotency Through Regulating the Wnt Signaling Pathway
Melatonin helps goat hair stem cells grow and maintain their ability to become different cell types.
research An Old Problem with a New Cause-5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Persistent Sexual Dysfunction
Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.
research Loss of Ten1 in mice induces telomere shortening and models human dyskeratosis congenita
Loss of Ten1 in mice causes telomere shortening and symptoms similar to human dyskeratosis congenita.
research The Rho guanosine nucleotide exchange factors Vav2 and Vav3 modulate epidermal stem cell function
Vav2 and Vav3 proteins help control skin stem cell numbers and activity in both healthy and cancerous cells.
research Connarus semidecandrus Jack Exerts Anti-Alopecia Effects by Targeting 5α-Reductase Activity and an Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathway
Connarus semidecandrus Jack extract promotes hair growth and thickness, reduces prostate cancer cell growth, and could potentially be used as a treatment for hair loss.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Chemotherapy and the Skin: Understanding Dermatologic Side Effects
Recognizing and managing skin side effects from chemotherapy improves patient quality of life and treatment success.
research SAT-724 Persistently Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase in an Older Woman with a History of Breast Cancer
Stopping Viviscal, a hair loss product, normalized the woman's elevated alkaline phosphatase levels.
research Determination of bariatric surgery outcomes: prospective study
Bariatric surgery improves health but often causes hair loss and vitamin deficiency.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
research A case control study of serum vitamin D levels in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels did not relate to how severe their condition was.