research Diseases of the Hair
Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.
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research Histological evaluation of hair follicle due to papain's depilatory effect
Papain cream removes hair better than papain gel, causing hair follicles to widen and skin to thicken.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography
Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
research Comparative Management Methods for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systemic Review
Individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and specific medications, are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.
research The modern management of hirsutism
Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
research Biomedical versus cultural constructions of abnormality: The case of idiopathic hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research Treatment of androgen excess in females: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research Minoxidil for severe hypertension after failure of other hypotensive drugs.
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
research Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics of Minoxidil
Minoxidil treats high blood pressure and side effects can be managed.
research Alopecia and Hirsuties
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
research Comprehensive clinical management of hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Evaluation of retardant property of green hair growth retardant formula
The green cream safely slowed hair growth by 25%.
research Techniques for the discovery and evaluation of drugs against alopecia
We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
research The investigation and management of hirsutism
The document says that hirsutism in women usually needs hair removal and hormone treatment to manage symptoms and improve well-being.
research The Effect of Different Preoperative Depilation Ways on the Healing of Wounded Skin in Mice
Sodium sulfide slows wound healing, while electric shaving is the safest for preoperative hair removal.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism in Women
Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.
research Reflectance spectroscopy for noninvasive evaluation of hair follicle stage
Reflectance spectroscopy can noninvasively track hair growth stages by measuring skin reflectance and melanin changes.
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 Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Hair toe tourniquets: a review of two case studies
Educating healthcare workers and parents about hair toe tourniquets can help prevent serious complications.
research Bioassay of Crude Drugs for Hair Growth Promoting Activity in Mice by a New Simple Method
Some natural extracts and one hair tonic can promote hair growth in mice.
research An in Vitro Model for the Study of Human Hair Growth
Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.
research A SHORT COMMUNICATION ON FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF DEPILATORIES
Depilatories use chemicals to weaken hair for easy removal.
research Alopecia in laboratory animals induced by a polyampholyte, polyethylene alanine
Polyethylene alanine caused hair loss in young lab animals but not in adults, with hair regrowth occurring within 20 days.
research Hair removal and bioavailability of chemicals: Effect of physicochemical properties of drugs and surfactants on skin permeation ex vivo
Hair removal methods damage the skin barrier and affect substance penetration.
research Reproducibility of high-resolution laser speckle contrast imaging to assess cutaneous microcirculation for wound healing monitoring in mice
LSCI-HR is reliable for monitoring blood flow in wound healing in mice.
research Viewpoint 2
Early surgery and quitting smoking can help manage hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Topical minoxidil in early androgenetic alopecia
Using minoxidil on balding scalps can stimulate hair regrowth and increase blood flow. It's an effective treatment for early hair loss.
research Hirsutes II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.