research The Role of Medical Language in Changing Public Perceptions of Illness
Medical terms make new health issues seem more serious but don't affect views on well-known conditions.
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research 11 Treatment of hirsutism and acne with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Insulin resistance and obesity among infertile women with different polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes
Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.
research Evidence-based approach to cutaneous hyperandrogenism in women
The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
research What may be the markers of the male equivalent of polycystic ovary syndrome?
Some men with early hair loss may have a condition similar to PCOS in women.
research Hypertrichosis induced by latanoprost
Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
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 Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
research Review of Human Hair Follicle Biology: Dynamics of Niches and Stem Cell Regulation for Possible Therapeutic Hair Stimulation for Plastic Surgeons
Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Skin signs of systemic diseases
Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.
research Unruly hair
The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
research Metabolic syndrome in androgenic alopecia
Metabolic syndrome is more common in people with early-onset androgenic alopecia.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?
PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.
research New lifestyle drugs and somatoform disorders in dermatology
The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
research Alopezien – Diagnostisches und therapeutisches Management
Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing different types of alopecia effectively.
research Efficacy of finasteride for treating patients with androgenetic alopecia who are pileous in other areas: A pilot study in Japan
Finasteride is more effective for hair loss in people with body hair.
research The use of testosterone after menopause
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.
research Hair loss.
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research Trichodynia Revisited
Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition not directly linked to the amount or type of hair loss and may involve psychological factors, with treatments showing mixed results.
research The effects of garlic topical gel (5%) in the treatment of alopecia areata
Garlic gel can help hair grow in people with alopecia areata.
research Normal head-hair length is correlated with its diameter
Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
research Histopathological Evidence of Occipital Involvement in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Advanced male pattern baldness affects the back of the scalp, reducing hair follicles.
research Hair, Hormones, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Characterizing hair loss in the elderly: an observational study of 163 patients
Hair loss in elderly people is often due to health issues and needs better diagnosis and treatment.
research Diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
research High‐frequency ultrasonography of the scalp: A comparison between androgenetic alopecia and healthy volunteers
High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.
research Sonographic comparison of subcutaneous fat layer thickness in the scalp area in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to healthy individuals: Cross‐sectional
Patients with androgenetic alopecia have thinner subcutaneous fat layers in their frontal scalp compared to healthy individuals.
research Update on pulse corticosteroid therapy for the management of alopecia areata
Pulse corticosteroid therapy helps many with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but has side effects.
research CLINICAL CASE OF FOLLICULITIS DECALVANS IN A PREGNANT WOMAN
Topical treatment is recommended for Folliculitis decalvans in pregnant women.