research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
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research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris in HLA-identical mother and daughter
A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
research He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum)-Induced Hepatocellular Hepatitis
Taking He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) caused liver injury in a woman using it for hair loss.
research Hairless is a nuclear receptor corepressor essential for skin function
Hairless protein is crucial for healthy skin and hair, and its malfunction can cause hair loss.
research Retrospective review of diphencyprone in the treatment of alopecia areata
Diphencyprone helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow some hair.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.
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 Hairless triggers reactivation of hair growth by promoting Wnt signaling
The HR protein helps hair grow by blocking a hair growth inhibitor, aiding in hair follicle regeneration.
research Novel Effect of Hyaluronan and Proteoglycan Link Protein 1 (HAPLN1) on Hair Follicle Cells Proliferation and Hair Growth
HAPLN1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
research Bi-directional association between female pattern hair loss and polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Female pattern hair loss and polycystic ovary syndrome are often linked.
research The effects of sonic, desert and Indian hedgehog signalling in skin
Shh and Dhh affect skin development and can cause tumors, while Ihh does not.
research Highlights
Acne is not a key diagnostic feature for PCOS, postadolescent men with acne may have insulin resistance, melanoma patients often have few moles, tumor size in CSCC indicates higher risk of serious outcomes, and hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to higher risk of heart problems and death.
research Exploring Reference Values for Hair Cortisol: Hair Weight Versus Hair Protein
Lower tacrolimus levels (4-7 ng/mL) after liver transplant may be safe and improve graft and kidney function.
research The clinical management of hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Reversible Alopecia Universalis During Treatment with PEG-Interferon and Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C
Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.
research Idiopathic unilateral facial hirsutism
A woman had unusual hair growth on one side of her chin without a known cause.
research The accelerated aging skin in rhino‐like SHJHhr mice
The SHJH hr mice with a mutated Hr gene show signs of faster skin aging due to poor antioxidative protection.
research Data from Targeting Superficial or Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma with Topically Formulated Small Molecule Inhibitor of Smoothened
The treatment was ineffective in humans.
research P-13 Some biomechanical properties of human hair keratin (HHK) artificial tendon
research Increased Susceptibility to Skin Carcinogenesis Associated with a Spontaneous Mouse Mutation in the Palmitoyl Transferase Zdhhc13 Gene
A mouse gene mutation increases the risk of skin cancer.
research What’s new in hidradenitis suppurativa?
The document concludes that awareness and understanding of hidradenitis suppurativa are increasing, but effective treatments are still needed.
research Use of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived CD271+CD90+ mesenchymal stem cells for the generation of hair inductive dermal cells
Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be used to create cells that help grow hair.
research A genome-wide association study of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients
A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
research Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell–Derived Ectodermal Precursor Cells Contribute to Hair Follicle Morphogenesis In Vivo
Human stem cells can help form hair follicles in mice.
research Abstract PS1-01-19: Exploratory Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Combined Scalp Cooling and HairRepro MEDIα for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Japanese Breast Cancer Patients
The combined treatment helped prevent hair loss and promoted full hair regrowth in breast cancer patients after chemotherapy.
research Effect of Cyproterone Acetate Orally on Hair Density and Diameter and Endocrine Factors in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate temporarily reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism but doesn't change hormone levels.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy: a case report with molecular study
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
research Diagnosis, Manifestations, Laboratory Investigations, and Prognosis in Pediatric and Adult Cushing’s Disease in a Large Center in China
Children and adults with Cushing's disease show different symptoms and males have more severe cases; surgery outcomes can be predicted by certain factors.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome and associated hirsutism in the adolescent
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research 506 Taxane chemotherapy promotes aging of human hair follicles and their stem cells
Paclitaxel chemotherapy causes premature aging and damage to hair follicles, potentially leading to permanent hair loss.