research Androgens and Hirsutism in a Large Cohort of Portuguese Women
PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism, and personalized treatment is important.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Prevalence and severity of alopecia lesions on gray bats, Myotis grisescens, peaks during lactation
Alopecia in gray bats is most common and severe during lactation, likely due to stress and nutrition.
research Vitamin D deficiency in non-scarring and scarring alopecias: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
research Effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, the copper IUD and the levonorgestrel implant on testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin and free testosterone levels: ancillary study of the ECHO randomized clinical trial
The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
research Feasibility and tolerability of eribulin-based chemotherapy versus other chemotherapy regimens for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer: a single-centre retrospective study
Eribulin-based chemotherapy is more effective and has fewer side effects for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.
research A guide to the use of bioassays in exploration of natural resources
Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
research Bioactive Compound-Loaded Nanocarriers for Hair Growth Promotion: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
research Hydrobiome of Thermal Waters: Potential Use in Dermocosmetics
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
research Endocrinology
The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
research A Novel, Hand-Held, and Low-Level Light Therapy Device for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Single-Arm, Prospective Clinical Study
A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
research A Profuse Pipeline of Promising Options
The document concludes that significant investment in agricultural innovation is necessary to achieve global food security and nutrition.
research How rare is isolated rheumatic tricuspid valve disease?
Isolated rheumatic tricuspid valve disease is very rare.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research (2015)
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%-15% of women of reproductive age, causing symptoms like acne and hair loss, and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease; it's managed through diet, exercise, and medications like Metformin and hormonal contraceptives.
research Predictors of insulin resistance among women with acne vulgaris and polycystic ovarian syndrome presenting to a tertiary care hospital in North India
Women with acne and PCOS should be checked for insulin resistance and related symptoms.
research Assessment of miR-19b-3p, miR-182-5p, and miR-155-5p expression and its relationship with alopecia areata severity
miR-155-5p can help diagnose and track alopecia areata severity.
research Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement
A manufacturing error in a dietary supplement caused severe selenium poisoning, affecting many people and highlighting the need for stricter quality control.
research BRAF Inhibitor Dabrafenib in Patients with Metastatic BRAF-Mutant Thyroid Cancer
Dabrafenib was effective and well tolerated in treating thyroid cancer with a specific mutation.
research Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for liver disease: full of chances and challenges
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy shows promise for liver disease but faces challenges in standardization and approval.
research Indian Medicinal Herbs and Formulations for Alzheimer’s Disease, from Traditional Knowledge to Scientific Assessment
Indian herbs like Bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica may help memory, but more research is needed.
research Who do we invent for? Patents by women focus more on women’s health, but few women get to invent
Women inventors focus more on women's health, but there are few of them.
research Recurrent furunculosis – challenges and management: a review
Furunculosis is a recurring skin infection needing careful hygiene and treatment to manage and prevent spread.
research Towards the validation of endogenous steroid testing in wildlife hair
Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.
research Safety of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Real-World Use of Lenvatinib and Sorafenib in Korea
Lenvatinib and sorafenib are generally safe but need dose adjustments due to side effects.
research Immediate Effect in the Retina and Choroid after 650 nm Low-Level Red Light Therapy in Children
Red light therapy temporarily increased blood flow in the eye but didn't change other eye structures.
research Diverse origins of fibrinolytic enzymes: A comprehensive review
Exploring fermented foods from various regions can lead to discovering new fibrinolytic enzymes.
research Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. (Asteraceae): Ethnomedicinal Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities
Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal plant that helps treat diseases, protects the liver and nerves, and promotes hair growth.
research Toxicity of repeated oral intake of organic selenium, inorganic selenium, and selenium nanoparticles: A review
Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
research Real-World Data on Health-Related Quality of Life Assessment in Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Subcutaneous Trastuzumab
Subcutaneous trastuzumab improves some symptoms and doesn't harm overall quality of life in breast cancer patients.
research Extracellular Vesicles: Emerging Therapeutics in Cutaneous Lesions
Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth.