research 5α-Reductase activity in the human hair follicle concentrates in the dermal papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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research Measurement of steroid hormones by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with small amounts of hair
A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
research Long-term physiological trends and their drivers: linking hair hormone concentrations with telemetry data in GPS-collared Serengeti wildebeest
Wildebeest stress and hormone levels are influenced by food availability, human presence, and reproductive cycles.
research Metabolic study of androsta-1,4,6-triene-3,17-dione in horses using liquid chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry
The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
research Botanical booster: Effective plant molecules for enhancing hair growth
Plant molecules like caffeine and ginsenosides can boost hair growth naturally.
research Stimuli-Sensitive Nanocarriers for Diagnostic and Therapy
New nanocarriers were developed for safer, targeted drug delivery and diagnostics, showing promise for future medical use.
research Treatment of severe alopecia areata with oral tofacitinib: A case series
Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and tolerable treatment for some people with severe alopecia areata.
research Towards Better Regulation in Cosmetic Practice Post-Keogh
The conclusion is that improved training and oversight for cosmetic procedures are recommended to better protect patients.
research Fractional resurfacing in the Asian patient: Current state of the art
Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.
research Emerging Nonsteroid-Based Procedural Therapies for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Nonsteroid treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need more high-quality research.
research Review of quality of life studies in women with alopecia
Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
research Mechanisms of repigmentation induced by photobiomodulation therapy in vitiligo
Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.
research Menkes Syndrome Presenting as Myoclonic Seizures: Neuroimaging and EEG Observations
An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
research Ovarian Hilus-Cell Hyperplasia and High Serum Testosterone in a Patient With Postmenopausal Virilization
A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias
The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
research Mechanistic study of decreased skin penetration using a combination of sonophoresis with sodium fluorescein-loaded PEGylated liposomes with D-limonene
Using sonophoresis can make it harder for certain drug-loaded liposomes to get through the skin.
research Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta-analysis
The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in a Patient with Klinefelter Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review
Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of the Yellow Dot Pattern in Alopecia Areata
Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research Micro needling: A novel therapeutic approach for androgenetic alopecia, A Review of Literature
Microneedling may help hair loss, but needs more research.
research Enhanced Insights into Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Advancements in Pathogenesis Understanding and Management Strategies
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
research The use of phototherapy with different wavelengths in the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Phototherapy with red and blue light can effectively treat hair loss.
research Implementation of the JCCP Premises Standards for cosmetic interventions
The JCCP's Premises Standards aim to make non-surgical cosmetic treatments safer and higher quality.
research Effectiveness of the association of aesthetic therapeutic resources compared to the use of medicines for the treatment of male pattern androgenetic alopecia: systematic review and meta-analysis
Adding aesthetic therapies to medications doesn't improve male pattern baldness treatment.
research Low-level light therapy using a helmet-type device for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Helmet-like device safely increases hair density for people with hair loss.
research 498 Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy for the off-label treatment of alopecia in skin types V-VI
Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
research Comparison of artificial sebum with human and hamster sebum samples
Artificial sebum L closely mimics human sebum for drug delivery research.
research Investigation of drug partition property in artificial sebum
The conclusion is that measuring how drugs partition into artificial sebum is important for predicting their delivery into hair and sebaceous follicles, and it provides better information than traditional methods.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.