research ‘Hirsutism’: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
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research Modulation of glucocorticoid action and the treatment of type-2 diabetes
Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.
research Female pattern hair loss in complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
Hair loss in women may have causes other than hormones.
research 'Atrophic telogen effluvium' from cytotoxic drugs and a randomized controlled trial to investigate the possible protective effect of pretreatment with a topical vitamin D3 analogue in humans
Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Design and synthesis of novel androgen receptor antagonists with sterically bulky icosahedral carboranes
New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.
research Use of extracellular matrix hydrogel from human placenta to restore hair-inductive potential of dermal papilla cells
Human placenta hydrogel helps restore cells needed for hair growth.
research Thyroxine Differentially Modulates the Peripheral Clock: Lessons from the Human Hair Follicle
Thyroxine can adjust the body's peripheral clock, potentially helping treat clock-related diseases.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata With Steroid Solution
The steroid solution can regrow hair but often causes skin issues and doesn't work long-term.
research Changes in dermatological complaints among healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak in Turkey
Healthcare workers in Turkey experienced more skin problems due to frequent handwashing and wearing masks and gloves during the COVID-19 outbreak.
research Conventional and novel stem cell based therapies for androgenic alopecia
Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Fortnightly review: Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
research The mechanism of activated platelet‐rich plasma supernatant promotion of hair growth by cultured dermal papilla cells
Activated platelet-rich plasma helps hair growth by boosting growth factors and cell growth pathways in hair cells.
research Three orphans one should know: red scalp, red ear and red scrotum syndrome
The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.
research Hair coat characteristics in Friesian heifers in the Netherlands and Kenya : experimental data and a review of literature
Friesian heifers take about 18 months to adapt to Kenya's climate, with hair changes not strongly linked to weight gain.
research Need for liver evaluation in polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS often have liver disease, so liver health checks are important for them.
research Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for doping control of 5α-reductase inhibitors finasteride and dutasteride
New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research Awareness about PCOS and the Likelihood of Its Symptoms in Adolescent Girls in a Semi-Urban Set-Up: A Cross Sectional Study
Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
research The Okuda Papers: an extraordinary - but unfortunately unrecognized - piece of work that could have changed the history of hair transplantation
Dr. Shoji Okuda's pioneering work on hair transplantation was overlooked and could have significantly advanced the field if recognized sooner.
research Treatment-resistant giant unilateral Bowen’s disease of the scalp responding to radiotherapy
Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
research Contributions of dermatologists to COVID ‐19 research: A brief systematic review
Dermatologists helped identify COVID-19 through skin symptoms and managed skin issues during the pandemic, but more high-quality research is needed.
research The Mona Lisa : an example of frontal fibrosing alopecia masquerading as Renaissance fashion?
The Mona Lisa's high forehead and sparse eyebrows might be due to a hair loss condition or Renaissance fashion trends, but the actual reason is unknown.
research Current Status of Hair Restoration Surgery
In 2011, hair restoration was a specialized field in plastic surgery, using techniques like "Ultrarefined follicular unit hair transplantation" to minimize scarring and promote hair growth, with future treatments like stem cell therapy and hair cloning still being tested.
research Symmetrical alopecia in the dog
The conclusion is that a systematic approach is key for treating symmetrical alopecia in dogs, but treatment may not always be necessary.
research A rare complication from prostaglandin analogue therapy
Prostaglandin eye drops for glaucoma can rarely cause too much cheek hair growth.
research Hair Growth Activity of Three Plants of the Polynesian Cosmetopoeia and Their Regulatory Effect on Dermal Papilla Cells
Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.
research Onion and leek consumption, garlic supplement use and the incidence of cancer
Eating onions and garlic may have health benefits, but effects vary by type and preparation.
research Clinical experience on follicular unit extraction megasession for severe androgenetic alopecia
FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.
research Commentary on a Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.