research Prevalence of Type II diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance in parents of women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Parents of women with PCOS have a higher risk of Type II diabetes and insulin resistance, especially fathers.
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research Pharmacology of antiandrogens
Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
research Hair follicle expression of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptors during the murine hair cycle
Vitamin D receptors in hair follicles change with the hair cycle, affecting hair growth.
research Tinea Capitis: An Overview with Emphasis on Management
New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.
research The antiandrogen cyproterone acetate: discovery, chemistry, basic pharmacology, clinical use and tool in basic research*
research Mutations in γ-secretase subunit–encoding PSENEN underlie Dowling-Degos disease associated with acne inversa
PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
research Human follicular stem cells: their presence in plucked hair and follicular cell culture
Stem cells are present in plucked hair follicles and can be maintained in culture.
research Role of Transepidermal and Transfollicular Routes in Percutaneous Absorption of Steroids: In vitro Studies on Human Skin
Hair follicles and glands significantly increase steroid absorption in skin.
research Hair Loss in Women
Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
research 308‐nm Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
research Padrão dermatoscópico das alopecias cicatriciais causadas por lúpus eritematoso discoide e líquen plano pilar
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.
research Dermal Papilla Cells Improve the Wound Healing Process and Generate Hair Bud-Like Structures in Grafted Skin Substitutes Using Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Dermal papilla cells help wounds heal better and can potentially grow new hair.
research Characteristics associated with significantly worse quality of life in mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome from the Prospective Cutaneous Lymphoma International Prognostic Index ( PROCLIPI ) study
People with mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome have a much lower quality of life.
research The hair cycle on the human thigh and upper arm
Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.
research Management of congenital ichthyoses: European guidelines of care, part two
European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
research Effect of cyproterone acetate on hair growth, sebaceous secretion and endocrine parameters in a hirsute subject
Cyproterone acetate reduces hair growth and oil production.
research N-acetylcysteine in the treatment of trichotillomania
N-acetylcysteine may help treat trichotillomania.
research HAIR DIAMETER IN FEMALE BALDNESS
Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.
research Clinical expression and morbidity of systemic lupus erythematosus during a post-diagnostic 5-year follow-up: a male:female comparison
Gender affects the symptoms and severity of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research A position effect on TRPS1 is associated with Ambras syndrome in humans and the Koala phenotype in mice
A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
research Endogenous Retinoids in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Vitamin A affects hair loss and immune response in alopecia areata.
research Nutrition and acne
Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.
research Alopecia frontal fibrosante. Valoración diagnóstica y terapéutica
Early diagnosis of frontal fibrosing alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research 8 Hair follicles and associated glands as androgen targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Liarozole—a novel treatment approach for advanced prostate cancer: results of a large randomized trial versus cyproterone acetate
Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
research Finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism: new therapeutic perspectives
Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
research Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II: extreme end organ resistance to 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 in a patient without alopecia
A boy with severe Vitamin D-resistant rickets did not respond to treatment and lacked a common symptom, suggesting a need for alternative treatments.
research Chronological ageing of human hair keratin fibres
Hair ages as the cuticle wears down, especially beyond 1 meter from the root, affecting its strength and shine.
research Cutaneous manifestations of methylmalonic and propionic acidaemia: a description based on 38 cases
Some children with methylmalonic and propionic acidaemias have skin problems related to their condition and diet.
research A family of type I keratin genes and the homeobox-2 gene complex are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11
Type I keratin genes are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11, affecting hair development.