research The effects of topical diazoxide on hair follicular growth and physiology of the stumptailed macaque
Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
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research Lean Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.
research Ovarian Leydig cell hyperplasia as a rare cause of hair loss in a postmenopausal female patient: a case report and diagnostic approach toward postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin
Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research The pediatric origins of polycystic ovary syndrome
Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.
research Genetic, hormonal and metabolic aspects of PCOS: an update
The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.
research PCOS in adolescents
PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.
research The SAHA Syndrome
SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome: A review for dermatologists
Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
research Surrogate end-points or primary outcomes in clinical trials in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.
research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
research Roles of Wnt7a in embryo development, tissue homeostasis, and human diseases
Wnt7a protein is crucial for development and tissue maintenance and plays varying roles in diseases and potential treatments.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Virilización y enfermedad metabólica en mujer postmenopáusica relacionado a hiperplasia e hipertecosis ovárica
Postmenopausal virilization can be caused by ovarian hyperthecosis, treatable with surgery.
research Growth Differentiation Factor 11 (GDF11)/Transforming Growth Factor - β (TGF - β)/Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) Balance: A Complicated Partnership in Skin Rejuvenation
MSCs help rejuvenate skin by promoting cell growth and reducing inflammation.
research Global, Regional, and National Burden of Alopecia Areata in Children and Adolescents Aged 0-19 years from 1990 to 2021 and Projection to 2040
Alopecia areata cases in children are rising, especially in females and low-income regions, with a projected increase in China and decrease in the USA.
research Differential plasma proteome analysis reveals key proteins associated with insulin resistance in acne vulgaris patients
C4BPA protein may link acne severity and insulin resistance.
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 OBESITY-RELATED FACTORS INVOLVED IN ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM STRESS INDUCTION IN ADIPOCYTES
Adipose tissue changes in obesity can trigger stress in fat cells.
research The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome: trying to understand PCOS and its endocrinology
The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
research Hormones and the pilosebaceous unit
Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
research Female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss is common in women, treatable with medications, and can affect mental health.
research Hair loss and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis activity in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta).
Higher stress levels may be linked to hair loss in rhesus macaques.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research [Antiandrogen therapy of acne, falling hair and hirsutism (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Human Hair Follicles Operate a Functional Peripheral Equivalent of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Somatotropic Axis Ex Vivo
Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
research An Investigation of Hair Cortisol Concentration across Body Sites and within Hair shaft
Forearm hair has more cortisol than lower leg hair.
research Inhibiting Biosynthesis and/or Metabolism of Progestins in the Ventral Tegmental Area Attenuates Lordosis of Rats in Behavioural Oestrus
Blocking certain brain processes reduces mating behavior in female rats.