research Comparison clinical and metabolic effects of metformin and pioglitazone in polycystic ovary syndrome
Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Is hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa detectable using hair samples?
Hair samples can't reliably detect hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa patients.
research Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, alopecia universalis and Crohn's disease
Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.
research Investigation of the mechanisms of progesterone protection following oxygen–glucose deprivation in organotypic hippocampal slice cultures
Progesterone protects brain cells by converting to allopregnanolone and involving GABAA receptors.
research Combination of topical anthralin and calcipotriene in alopecia areata: A discussion of the mechanisms of action
Using anthralin and calcipotriene together might help treat tough cases of alopecia areata, but more research is needed to understand how it works.
research [Skin cells as steroid target; the steroid action in some skin diseases and wound healing].
Steroids affect skin health and healing, offering new treatment options.
research Spironolactone reduces the risk of low-dose oral minoxidil-induced edema in women with female pattern hair loss.
Spironolactone helps prevent swelling caused by minoxidil in women with hair loss.
research Minoxidil May be a Partial Agonist of Estrogen Receptor Alpha
Minoxidil might partially activate estrogen receptors, affecting hair growth.
research Pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in a terrier dog: A case report
The terrier dog with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism was successfully treated with mitotane.
research Treatment of androgenic disorders in women: acne, hirsutism, and alopecia
Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.
research Effect of Leuprolide and Dexamethasone on Hair Growth and Hormone Levels in Hirsute Women: The Relative Importance of the Ovary and the Adrenal in the Pathogenesis of Hirsutism*
The ovary mainly causes high testosterone in PCO, while the adrenal gland is the main source in IH.
research Evaluation of the efficacy of topical metformin 10% and 20% versus topical potent steroid in the treatment of patients with alopecia areata
Topical metformin gel is as effective and safe as steroids for treating alopecia areata.
research The action of diazoxide and minoxidil sulphate on rat blood vessels: a comparison with cromakalim
Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
research Unraveling a Rare Case: Diarrhea, Alopecia, and Polyposis
Corticosteroids improved symptoms in a man with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Betamethasone Mini-Pulses in Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
research Blockade of Androgen Markers Using a Novel Betasitosterol, Thioctic Acid and Carnitine-containing Compound in Prostate and Hair Follicle Cell-based Assays
The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
research Hydrogel Microneedles Loaded with bFGF and PVP-Modified Iridium Nanoparticles Improve Follicular Microenvironment for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment
Hydrogel microneedles with special nanoparticles and growth factor improve hair growth better than minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
research Severe scalp hair loss in a female patient with acromegaly treated with lanreotide autogel after unsuccessful surgery
A woman with acromegaly experienced severe hair loss from a drug called Lanreotide Autogel, which improved after stopping the treatment.
research Elastogenesis Stimulation by Minoxidil or Nebivolol Reduces Premature Aging of the Aortic Wall in Diabetic Mice
Minoxidil and nebivolol can help prevent aortic aging in diabetic mice.
research Human regulatory γδT lymphocytes as novel autoimmunity-protective cells: Lessons from alopecia areata
γδTregs may help treat autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth and reducing immune attacks.
research Measuring steroids in hair opens up possibilities to identify congenital adrenal hyperplasia in developing countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research Lack of a gonadal or adrenal androgenic mechanism for the hypertrichosis produced by diazoxide, phenytoin and minoxidil
These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.
research Associations Between GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists and Alopecia: A Multi‐Centre Retrospective Analysis and Public Interest Trends
GLP-1 receptor agonists may increase the risk of a specific type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia.
research The Antiandrogens
research Chrousos syndrome: from molecular pathogenesis to therapeutic management
The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.
research PERICARDIAL EFFUSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH MINOXIDIL
research First two cases of alopecia areata during golimumab therapy
Membership in a self-help organization is linked to being better informed and having a higher education, but it doesn't clearly affect disease outcomes.
research Nitric oxide-releasing nanocarriers integrated with ginsenoside compound K in dissolvable microneedles for androgenetic alopecia
The new microneedle system promotes hair growth by improving the hair follicle environment.
research 0282 Effect of systemic immunomodulators on incidence of alopecia areata: A retrospective cohort study
Leflunomide may reduce the risk of alopecia areata, while methotrexate, cyclosporine, and rituximab may increase it.
research Supravenous Repigmentation of Hair Shafts in a Patient with Regrowing Alopecia Totalis: A Case Report and Hypothesis
A woman with alopecia totalis regrew dark hair in bands after using a corticosteroid ointment.