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research Urological Oncology: Testis Cancer and Advances in Oncological Therapy
Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
research Effect of the frequency of injection on the clinical responses of postmenopausal women to testosterone enanthate with estradiol valerate
Injecting 2 ml of TEEV every 4 weeks is better because it has the same benefits but fewer side effects.
research A prospective randomized trial comparing finasteride to spironolactone in the treatment of hirsute women.
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
research Melatonin promotes the development of the secondary hair follicles by regulating circMPP5
Melatonin helps grow more secondary hair follicles in young goats, improving cashmere production.
research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women
The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
research Hormonal Treatment Strategies Tailored to Non-Binary Transgender Individuals
Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.
research The safety of 52 weeks of oral DHEA therapy for postmenopausal women
Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Binding Interactions of Keratin-Based Hair Fiber Extract to Gold, Keratin, and BMP-2
Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
research Possible association of female-pattern hair loss with alteration in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
research Local Corticosteroids for Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Local corticosteroids can help with alopecia areata, but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
research Alopecia and hirsutism*
The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research Evaluating statistics in clinical trials: Making the unintelligible intelligible
Doctors need to understand statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials for patient care.
research Lifestyle Diseases and the Hair Growth Cycle: A multidisciplinary approach using Nourkrin® with Marilex®, a proteoglycan replacement therapy, for anagen induction and maintenance
The study suggests that treating early hair loss with Nourkrin® with Marilex® can help prevent further hair loss and may be linked to reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases.
research Redução da região frontal com incisão pré-capilar: relato de experiência e indicações
The procedure is effective for reducing the forehead despite potential for visible scars.
research POLEVAN®—A Multifunctional Natural Hair Ingredient, as Determined by In-Vitro and Human Studies
POLEVAN® improves hair shine, moisturizes the scalp, and maintains foam quality in shampoos.
research Potential Causal Relationship Between Extensive Lipid Profiles and Various Hair Loss Diseases: Evidence From Univariable and Multivariable Mendelian Randomization Analyses
Managing lipids may help treat hair loss.
research Prevalence and Predictors of Premature Graying of Hair Before the Age of 30: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia
Over half of young people in Saudi Arabia experience early gray hair, linked to factors like smoking, stress, and family history.
research The Hormonal Background of Hair Loss in Non-Scarring Alopecias
Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
research An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing ‘the Big Eight Strikes’
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
research Androgenisierung: Diagnostik und Therapie – Akne vulgaris, Hirsutismus, female pattern hair loss
The document discusses how to diagnose and treat conditions like acne, excessive hair growth, and female pattern hair loss related to hormone imbalances.
research Drug-induced hair pigmentation: Clinical perspectives and updates
Certain drugs can change hair color, either lightening or darkening it.
research Fermented Yeast Complex Extract Promotes Hair Regrowth by Decreasing Oxidative Stress
Fermented Yeast Complex Extract helps regrow hair by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
research Characteristics of Hypertrichosis Induced by 24-week Low-dose (5 mg Daily) Oral Minoxidil in Male Pattern Hair Loss Treatment
Low-dose oral minoxidil often causes excess hair growth but doesn't significantly affect quality of life.
research Exploration of Aloe vera, Centella asiatica, Green Tea, and Pueraria mirifica Extracts in Modulating Stem Cell-Like Properties for Hair Rejuvenation Through β-Catenin Stabilization and Activation of the Akt Signaling Cascade in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Aloe vera, Centella asiatica, Green Tea, and Pueraria mirifica extracts together boost hair growth by enhancing stem cell properties.
research Cold atmospheric microwave plasma (CAMP) stimulates dermal papilla cell proliferation by inducing β-catenin signaling
Cold Atmospheric Microwave Plasma (CAMP) helps hair cells grow and could potentially treat hair loss.
research Low Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children with Valproic Acid Monotherapy
Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.
research Clinical Efficacy of Topical or Oral Soy Supplementation in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.