research 5α-Reductase type 2 gene variant associations with prostate cancer risk, circulating hormone levels and androgenetic alopecia
A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
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research Finasteride nano-transferosomal gel formula for management of androgenetic alopecia: ex vivo investigational approach
The new gel formula could improve the delivery of a hair loss treatment through the skin and might be an alternative to taking it by mouth.
research Plasma Diaphanous Related Formin 1 Levels Are Associated with Altered Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control Study
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
research A clinical investigation using reflectance confocal microscopy to evaluate the add-on efficacy of the Shumin treatment instrument combined with doxycycline for rosacea
The Shumin device with doxycycline is more effective for rosacea than red light therapy.
research Kajian Efektivitas Penggunaan Zinc Pyrithione dalam Sediaan Sampo Antiketombe
Zinc pyrithione in shampoo effectively treats dandruff.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research Follicular Unit Extraction
FUE is a less invasive hair transplant method suitable for many patients, but it has limitations and may not replace traditional techniques.
research Serum levels of testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in females with acne and/or female pattern hair loss
No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.
research Gender based price differences in 5% minoxidil foam: The impact of generic alternatives and bulk packaging
Female-marketed minoxidil foam is more expensive than male-marketed, but generic and bulk options can reduce this gap.
research Anticoagulant-free preparation of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) / fluid platelet-rich fibrin (f-PRF): a pre-clinical comparative performance study
Exprecell™ is as effective as traditional methods but produces more f-PRF and is simpler to use.
research A pilot split-scalp study of combined fractional radiofrequency microneedling and 5% topical minoxidil in treating male pattern hair loss
Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research Inhibition of 5α-reductase attenuates behavioral effects of D1-, but not D2-like receptor agonists in C57BL/6 mice
Finasteride reduces certain behaviors caused by D1-like receptor agonists but not by D2-like receptor agonists in mice.
research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2
Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
research Long-Term Effectiveness and Safety of Dutasteride versus Finasteride in Patients with Male Androgenic Alopecia in South Korea: A Multicentre Chart Review Study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for long-term hair growth in men with androgenic alopecia.
research 203 Rebalance of the scalp microbiota by a multifunctional ingredient
Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men not helped by finasteride, with minimal side effects.
research UJI AKTIVITAS PERTUMBUHAN RAMBUT KOMBINASI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN PANDAN WANGI (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) DAN DAUN LIDAH MERTUA (Sansevieria trifasciata Prain.)
The 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria extracts promotes the best hair growth.
research Micro-Mechanical Fractional Skin Rejuvenation
The new device safely and effectively rejuvenates skin, making it thicker and healthier.
research Screening of Microbial Strains Used to Ferment Dendrobium officinale to Produce Polysaccharides, and Investigation of These Polysaccharides’ Skin Care Effects
Fermenting Dendrobium officinale with Lactobacillus reuteri CCFM8631 increases its skin care benefits.
research Low Platelet Count and Hematocrit as Risk Factors for Alopecia in Dengue Fever: A Retrospective Analysis
Low platelet count and hematocrit may increase the risk of hair loss in dengue fever patients.
research EXPRESS: Free androgen index and its relation with female pattern hair loss
FAI is a better marker for predicting female hair loss than testosterone or SHBG alone.
research Dunnigan-Type Familial Partial Lipodystrophy: Understanding and Treating the Syndrome
The document concludes that managing Dunnigan-Type Familial Partial Lipodystrophy involves treating associated health issues and using medications like metformin and leptin replacement.
research Long‐term efficacy and safety of dutasteride 0.5 mg in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia: 5‐year data demonstrating clinical improvement with sustained efficacy
Dutasteride 0.5 mg is safe and effective for long-term use in Korean men with hair loss.
research Second-to-fourth digit ratio and seborrheic dermatitis in males: a cross-sectional study*
Finger length ratios might predict risk for skin condition in males.
research Prostate cancer incidence among finasteride and alpha-blocker users in the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial
Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.
research 841 Minoxidil dose response study in female pattern hair loss patients determined to be non-responders to 5% topical Minoxidil
Higher minoxidil dose helps hair growth in non-responders without side effects.
research Free androgen index (FAI)’s relations with oxidative stress and insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome
Oxidative stress, not insulin resistance, is significantly related to free androgen index in PCOS.
research 산사 열수추출물의 모발 성장과 모유두세포의 성장인자 유전자 발현에 대한 영향
Crataegi Fructus water extract helps hair grow better and thicker.
research The effects of acute finasteride treatment in dopamine transporter knockout mice and MK-801-treated mice
research SnapshotDx Quiz: September 2018
Tofacitinib may help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
research Screening and confirmation methods of the major urinary metabolite of finasteride–carboxy-finasteride by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
New methods can detect finasteride's major urinary metabolite in urine for up to 49 hours.