research Topical Finasteride in Hirsutism: A Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial on Adult Women
Finasteride cream didn't significantly reduce hair more than a placebo, but users felt it helped.
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570-600 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Characterization of Disparities in Published Alopecia Quality of Life Studies
research Hair breakage index: an alternative tool for damage assessment of human hair.
Coconut oil protects hair from damage better than regular grooming practices.
research Finasteride for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children and Adolescents
Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.
research 671 Impaired follicular Nrf2 signaling: Potential early therapeutic target in hidradenitis suppurativa
Targeting impaired Nrf2 signaling might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa early on.
research The Medical and Psychosocial Associations of Alopecia: Recognizing Hair Loss as More Than a Cosmetic Concern
Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
research Oxidative stress and alopecia areata
Oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and antioxidants could potentially help as a treatment.
research Treatments for Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Narrative Review
Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.
research Janus Kinase inhibitors in dermatology: a review
JAK inhibitors effectively treat skin conditions and topical forms are safer.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Oral JAK Inhibitor : Focusing on Clinical Outcomes with Baricitinib
Baricitinib is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
research The potential of androgenic alopecia management from plant derivatives
Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
research Beneath the surface: dermatology and psychiatry
Skin diseases can cause psychological issues, and better integration of dermatology and psychiatry is needed to improve patient care.
research Hair Cortisol: A Biomarker of Chronic Stress in Animals and its Association with Reproduction
High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
research PROFILE OF ALOPECIA AREATA: A QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS OF PATIENT AND FAMILY
Alopecia areata often starts before age 20, is more common in women, and may have a genetic link with other autoimmune diseases.
research North American clinical management guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa: A publication from the United States and Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundations
There is no standardized treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, and individualized plans are needed.
research Hirsutism in the Adolescent Female
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research Psychosocial and mental impact of alopecia areata: Analysis of the Danish Skin Cohort
Alopecia areata significantly affects mental health, especially in women and those with severe cases.
research Finasteride for hirsutism: a dose finding study.
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
research Assessment of the usefulness of dihydrotestosterone in the diagnostics of patients with androgenetic alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research Towards a consensus on how to diagnose and quantify female pattern hair loss – The ‘Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)’
New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
research The effect of inhaled corticosteroids on hair cortisol
Measuring cortisol in hair can help assess adrenal function in asthmatic children using inhaled corticosteroids.
research Efficacy of laser hair removal in hidradenitis suppurativa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Laser hair removal effectively reduces hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms with few side effects.
research P154 Revised basic and specific (BASP) classification for pattern hair loss
The revised BASP classification for hair loss is less accurate and harder to use but could still be a viable option.
research Assessing the Impact of Alopecia on Quality of Life, Depression, and Self-Esteem in Saudi Arabia
Alopecia significantly impacts mental health and quality of life, requiring psychological support.
research The polygenic architecture of hidradenitis suppurativa reveals signaling mechanisms that implicate epithelial remodeling
Blocking CXCR4 may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Relationship of Serum Prostate Specific Antigen with Hirsutism in Women Having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Belonging to the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Higher PSA levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with PCOS.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Evaluating the Satisfaction of Patients Undergoing Hair Transplantation Surgery Using the FACE-Q Scales
Patients felt happier with their looks and younger after hair transplant surgery, but their well-being and social life didn't change much.
research Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.