research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
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research The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Obesity and female androgenic alopecia: A cause and an effect?
Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
research Characterisation of CD4+ stem cells of the skin and their role in skin homeostasis and tumourigenesis
CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
research Selected abstracts from the 47th meeting of the Irish Endocrine Society Sligo, 24th & 25th November 2023
Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
research General Dermatology
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Cosmetics and hair and nails
Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.
research The Biology of Hair Follicles
Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
research Androgens and hair growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research Hair anatomy for the clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research Hormonal regulation of hair follicles exhibits a biological paradox
Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
research Common skin infections in children
The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.
research Male androgenetic alopecia
DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.
research Biology of Hair Growth
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part II: A review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
research Androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
research Aesthetic considerations in secondary procedures for gender reassignment
Secondary aesthetic surgeries for gender reassignment are generally satisfying and advance overall aesthetic surgery techniques, but psychological support is important.
research Investigational medications in the treatment of alopecia
New treatments for hair loss are being developed using molecular biology.
research Hair and scalp disorders
Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
research Disorders of the skin appendages
The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
research Transgender Competent Provider
Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society criteria for the polycystic ovary syndrome: the complete task force report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research The evaluation and management of hirsutism*1
Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
research Novel TMEM173 Mutation and the Role of Disease Modifying Alleles
A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
research Validity of trichoscopy in the diagnosis of primary cicatricial alopecias
Trichoscopy is a useful method for identifying primary cicatricial alopecias and their specific types.
research Incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in men receiving steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors: population based cohort study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research The Use of Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Photodynamic Therapy is an effective treatment for mild to severe acne.
research Recombinant human hepatitis B vaccine initiating alopecia areata: testing the hypothesis using the C3H/HeJ mouse model
The hepatitis B vaccine did not cause hair loss in the tested mice.