research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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research Anthralin/dithranol in dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
research Exploring the “brain-skin connection”: Leads and lessons from the hair follicle
Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
research Diagnostic approach to low‐renin hypertension
Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
research Trichoscopy Tips
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
research Ancient Genomes Reveal the Evolutionary History and Origin of Cashmere-Producing Goats in China
Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.
research Skin Manifestations of Insulin Resistance: From a Biochemical Stance to a Clinical Diagnosis and Management
Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
research Medicalisation, pharmaceutical promotion and the Internet: a critical multimodal discourse analysis of hair loss websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
research Expression Profiling and Cellular Localization of Genes Associated with the Hair Cycle Induced by Wax Depilation
Researchers found new genes involved in hair growth, which could help develop new hair treatments.
research Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds promote skin regeneration in full-thickness loss
Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds help heal deep skin wounds better.
research The topography of fibrous scaffolds modulates the paracrine function of Ad-MSCs in the regeneration of skin tissues
The shape of fibrous scaffolds can improve how stem cells help heal skin.
research Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
research Exogenous stimulation with Eclipta alba promotes hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation and downregulates TGF-β1 expression in nude mice
Eclipta alba extract helps increase hair growth and decrease hair loss-related protein in mice.
research Aromatic plants as cosmeceuticals: benefits and applications for skin health
Aromatic plants can naturally help prevent skin aging and improve skin health.
research Medicinal Value of Three Agricultural Weed Species of the Asteraceae Family: A Review
These three weeds have important medicinal properties and need more research for potential pharmaceutical use.
research Interventions for female pattern hair loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Automated digital image analysis (TrichoScan®) for human hair growth analysis: Ease versus errors
TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
research Evaluation of acute, subacute oral toxicity and wound healing activity of mother plant and callus of Teucrium polium L. subsp. geyrii Maire from Algeria
Teucrium polium extracts are non-toxic and effectively speed up wound healing.
research The removal of unwanted hair using a ruby laser
Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
research Comparison of the skin penetration of Garcinia mangostana extract in particulate and non-particulate form
Encapsulated Garcinia mangostana extract in cream penetrates skin better than other forms.
research Epidermal Stem Cells in Hair Follicle Cycling and Skin Regeneration: A View From the Perspective of Inflammation
Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.
research Trichoscopy of Dark Scalp
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
research Enzyme-triggered on-demand release of a H2O2-self-supplying CuO2@Fe3O4 nanoagent for enhanced chemodyamic antimicrobial therapy and wound healing
A new nanoagent effectively kills bacteria and speeds up wound healing.
research Allergic contact dermatitis from glycerin in a moisturizing cream
Glycerin in hand cream can cause allergic skin reactions.
research The new paradigm for androgenetic alopecia and plant-based folk remedies: 5α-reductase inhibition, reversal of secondary microinflammation and improving insulin resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Who Benefits from Repealing Tampon Taxes? Empirical Evidence from New Jersey
Repealing tampon taxes helps low-income people the most by making menstrual products cheaper.
research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans
The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
research In vivo penetration of bare and lipid-coated silica nanoparticles across the human stratum corneum
Lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrate human skin more deeply than bare silica nanoparticles.
research Forensics in dermatology: Part II
Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.