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research Medical treatment of hirsutism
The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
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.
research Chemoprevention of doxorubicin-induced alopecia in mice by dietary administration of l-cystine and vitamin B6
L-cystine and vitamin B6 at high doses prevented hair loss in mice treated with a chemotherapy drug.
research Vitamins
High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
research Clinical approach to focal hairless patch with dermoscopy
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
research Atypical alopecia in a 7-year-old male
A 7-year-old boy's unusual hair loss was caused by a herpes infection and healed after treatment.
research Assessment of hair density and caliber in white and Asian females with female pattern hair loss using folliscope
White females have higher hair density, while Asian females have thicker hair in hair loss cases.
research Investigation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor Expression in Cases of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus
Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
research Alopecia and Hirsuties
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
research Case report: A novel splice-site mutation of MTX2 gene caused mandibuloacral dysplasia progeroid syndrome: the first report from China and literature review
A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
research 9 Pilosebaceous physiology in relation to hirsutism and acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research The genetics of hair shaft disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
research TRACHYONYCHIA ASSOCIATED WITH ALOPECIA AREATA AND SECONDARY ONYCHOMYCOSIS
An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
research Alopecia areata update
Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.
research ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
research S1 guideline for diagnostic evaluation in androgenetic alopecia in men, women and adolescents
Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
research Zinc: An Essential Trace Element for Parenteral Nutrition
Zinc is crucial for nutrition, especially in patients with specific health conditions, and requires careful supplementation and monitoring.
research Molecular epidemiology of hypospadias: Review of genetic and environmental risk factors
Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Acne-associated syndromes: models for better understanding of acne pathogenesis
The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
research Control of pelage hair follicle development and cycling by complex interactions between follistatin and activin
Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.
research Hormonal therapy for acne: why not as first line therapy? facts and controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
research Acne and Systemic Disease
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
research Outcome of long-term treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism: clinical and hormonal effects during a 1-year course of therapy and 1-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
research Finasteride in the treatment of alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
research Ovarian Hypertension: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.