research 11 Treatment of hirsutism and acne with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
research Reply to Effectiveness of dutasteride in a large series of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in real clinical practice
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
research COVID-19: How Effective Are the Repurposed Drugs and Novel Agents in Treating the Infection?
Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
research Structure, atomic Hirshfeld surface, spectroscopic studies and magnetic and dielectric properties of new mixed solid solution (NH4 )2 Mn0.17 Cu0.83 Cl4 ⋅2H2 O
The compound (NH4)2Mn0.17Cu0.83Cl4.2H₂O has a specific structure, shows weak magnetism at low temperatures, and undergoes phase changes at high temperatures.
research Alterations of collagen type 1, skin fibroblasts, and macrophages in the scalp following the treatment of 1550‐nm erbium glass fractional laser for androgenetic alopecia
Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
research Viewpoint 1
Understanding skin patterns can help us learn about skin diseases and their treatments.
research Anti-TNF antibody-induced psoriasiform skin lesions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease are characterised by interferon-γ-expressing Th1 cells and IL-17A/IL-22-expressing Th17 cells and respond to anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody treatment
Anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody therapy effectively treats psoriasiform skin lesions in IBD patients.
research Androgen Signaling Regulates SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Levels and Is Associated with Severe COVID-19 Symptoms in Men
Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
research A Review of the Dermatological Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 can cause various skin problems, including reactions to protective gear and medication, with different rates reported worldwide, and more research is needed to fully understand these skin issues.
research The AndroCoV Clinical Scoring for COVID-19 Diagnosis: A Prompt, Feasible, Costless, and Highly Sensitive Diagnostic Tool for COVID-19 Based on a 1757-Patient Cohort
The AndroCoV Clinical Scoring is a quick, accurate, and free tool for diagnosing COVID-19.
research Extract ofAllium tuberosum Rottler ex SprengPromoted the Hair Growth through Regulating the Expression of IGF-1
Garlic chive extract helped mice grow more hair by increasing a specific growth factor.
research miRNA microarray profiling in patients with androgenic alopecia and the effects of miR-133b on hair growth
miR-133b promotes hair growth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
research A 10 Mb duplication in chromosome band 5q31.3–5q33.1 associated with late-onset lipodystrophy, ichthyosis, epilepsy and glomerulonephritis
A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
research Tofacitinib Treatment in Patients With Active COVID-19 Infection
Tofacitinib may be safe for COVID-19 patients with alopecia without worsening symptoms, based on two cases.
research Study of the composition of 140 shampoos: similarities and differences depending on the sales channel used
Pharmacy-sold shampoos tend to have fewer allergens compared to those sold in other stores.
research Reply
The document concludes that doctors should monitor children's brain development when treating hemangiomas with interferon alfa and consider stopping the treatment if problems arise, while also exploring drugs that might counteract side effects.
research Body mass index as a potential confounder in dutasteride and fertility studies
BMI should be considered in future research on dutasteride's effects on fertility.
research Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Individuals Aged ≤17 Years With Homeostatic Iron Regulator (HFE) p.C282Y Homozygosity, a Common Hemochromatosis Genotype
Most children with a common hemochromatosis genotype had elevated iron levels but no severe symptoms.
research IL-17a induces age-related olfactory dysfunction by impairing regeneration and promoting respiratory metaplasia in mice
Blocking IL-17a can improve age-related smell loss in mice.
research OS EFEITOS DA FOTOBIOMODULAÇÃO COM O LED VERMELHO NO TRATAMENTO DO EFLÚVIO TELÓGENO
Red LED therapy may help reduce hair loss and improve hair health in Telogen Effluvium.
research Perspectiva cirúrgica - Um comentário sobre: “Alopecia triangular temporal bilateral simulando alopecia androgenética de padrão masculino em mulher adulta: relato de caso e revisão da literatura”
Histopathological confirmation is crucial to accurately diagnose alopecia triangular temporal and avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Reply to: “Tofacitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata and variants”
More extensive trials are needed to understand tofacitinib's role in treating severe hair loss.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
research 877 Small T antigen from a folliculotropic polyomavirus activates canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling in vivo
A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
research 14. Wound Healing; Cutaneous Therapy; Hair
Some treatments like topical oxygen and stem cells show promise for wound healing and hair growth, but evidence for modern dressings over traditional ones is limited.
research Clinical Snippets
Vitamin D helps protect skin, PSORS1 gene's risk interval for psoriasis is expanded, hair follicles can be generated from mouse cells, and interferon-γ may cause pigmented skin lesions.
research Analysis of the phenotypic variants of polycystic ovarian syndrome in women of reproductive age group
The most common form of PCOS in the group was anovulatory PCOS, with no cases of obese PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing lean women with menstrual issues.
research 13. Wound Healing & Hair
Minoxidil may improve hair transplants and combining treatments could help alopecia areata.
research Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible Dickkopf 1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Causes Apoptosis in Follicular Keratinocytes
A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.