research Normal Hair Growth in Children
Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
240-270 / 1000+ results 
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgen
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments
People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
research RU 58841, a new specific topical antiandrogen: A candidate of choice for the treatment of acne, androgenetic alopecia and hirsutism
RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Clinical application of 5α-reductase inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.
research Spontaneous hair follicle germ (HFG) formation in vitro, enabling the large-scale production of HFGs for regenerative medicine
Researchers found a new way to create hair-growing structures in the lab that can grow hair when put into mice.
research Preparation and characterization of Betasitosterol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for butter enrichment
Researchers made a special butter with added betasitosterol that could be healthier for the heart and stayed good for three months.
research Hair Breakage as a Presenting Sign of Early or Occult Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair breakage may be an early sign of a hair loss condition called CCCA in African American women.
research Anti-androgenic effect of sesquiterpenes isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.
Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Spironolactone in combination drug therapy for unresponsive hirsutism
Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
research Curtailing PCOS
Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.
research Treatment of Tourette’s Syndrome With Finasteride
Finasteride may effectively reduce Tourette's syndrome symptoms and improve life quality.
research Topical ketoconazole: a systematic review of current dermatological applications and future developments
Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
research Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
research Lichen planopilaris epidemiology: a retrospective study of 80 cases
Lichen planopilaris mostly affects women with fair skin and can look different on each person, needing early treatment to prevent hair loss.
research Hair growth-promoting effect of Geranium sibiricum extract in human dermal papilla cells and C57BL/6 mice
Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Pharmacotherapy of polycystic ovary syndrome - an update
New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Effect of Long-Term Fluticasone Treatment on Immune Function in Horses with Heaves
Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.
research The Therapeutic Use of Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research Formulation and optimization of transfersome containing minoxidil and caffeine
Minoxidil and caffeine in transfersomes improve hair growth treatment.
research Effects of Cooling Micrografts in Hair Transplantation Surgery
Cooling hair micrografts during transplantation does not improve their survival or growth.
research Hair Transplantation: Current Concepts and Techniques
The document concludes that hair transplantation is recommended for those not helped by medical treatments, but warns that high-density transplants may lower hair survival rates.
research Improved cutaneous wound healing after intraperitoneal injection of alpha‐melanocyte‐stimulating hormone
Injecting alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in mice improved skin healing and reduced scarring.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research New drugs under investigation for the treatment of alopecias
New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Regulation of Receptor Binding Specificity of FGF9 by an Autoinhibitory Homodimerization
FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.