research How should postmenopausal androgen excess be evaluated?
Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.
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research The nocebo effect: A clinicians guide
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
research Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss: A multicenter study of 1404 patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
research Sulfation of minoxidil by human platelet sulfotransferase
Human platelets change minoxidil to minoxidil sulfate, helping blood vessels widen.
research Skin Academy: Hair, skin, hormones and menopause – current status/knowledge on the management of hair disorders in menopausal women
Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
research Intermittent low-dose finasteride is as effective as daily administration for the treatment of hirsute women
Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Valproic acid reduces hair loss and improves survival in patients receiving temozolomide-based radiation therapy for high-grade glioma
Valproic acid helps delay hair loss and increases survival time for high-grade glioma patients undergoing radiation therapy.
research Hepatic Adenoma in an Adolescent With Elevated Androgen Levels
A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
research The placebo effect and randomized trials: analysis of conventional medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
research Safety concerns when using novel medications to treat alopecia
Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
research Lack of efficacy of apremilast in 9 patients with severe alopecia areata
Apremilast did not work for treating severe alopecia areata.
research Pregnancy, hair loss, and the pill.
Stopping the pill and giving birth both caused hair loss.
research Inhibitors of 5α -Reductase Type I in LNCaP Cells from the Roots of Angelica koreana
Compounds from Angelica koreana roots, especially osthenol, could be effective for treating conditions like prostate disease and hair loss.
research Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hypertensive Crisis
Minoxidil can lower blood pressure effectively and safely in emergencies.
research Distinctive histopathologic findings in linear morphea (en coup de sabre) alopecia
The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
research Effects of anticonvulsant drugs on chromosomes.
Anticonvulsant drugs may cause temporary chromosomal abnormalities.
research Pigmented contact dermatitis from topical minoxidil 5%
Minoxidil 5% caused skin discoloration in a man using it for hair loss.
research Efficacy of oral retinoids in treatment-resistant lichen planopilaris
Oral retinoids may help some patients with hard-to-treat lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
research Topical Minoxidil Useful in 18% of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Study of 430 Cases
Using minoxidil lotion for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia has limited success and should be evaluated carefully.
research A case of recalcitrant pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease successfully controlled with adalimumab
Adalimumab helped control a child's severe eye disease when other treatments failed.
research Bioactive Compounds from the Roots of Asiasarum heterotropoides
Two compounds from Asiasarum heterotropoides roots show potential as lung cancer treatments without harming normal cells.
research Risk of valproic acid-related alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.
research Dermatosis associated with menopause
Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
research Dermal mucin in alopecia areata – tell tale sign or incidental finding?
Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedle patch for management of acute migraine therapy
Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedles are effective and convenient for treating acute migraines.
research Blackcurrant Extract with Phytoestrogen Activity Alleviates Hair Loss in Ovariectomized Rats
Blackcurrant extract may help reduce hair loss by promoting stem cell activity in hair follicles.
research In vivo evaluation of the efficacy, toxicity and biodistribution of PLGA-DMSA nanoparticles loaded with itraconazole for treatment of paracoccidioidomycosis
Itraconazole-loaded nanoparticles are more effective and less toxic for treating fungal infections than conventional oral itraconazole.
research Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using of Laurus nobilis L. leaf extracts and evaluating its antiarthritic activity by in vitro protein denaturation and membrane stabilization assays
Silver nanoparticles from Laurus nobilis leaves may be a new, safer antiarthritic treatment.
research Acromegaloid Facial Appearance: Case Report and Literature Review
The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.
research Alopecia After Switch to Tenofovir Alafenamide in 6 African American Women
Six African American women experienced hair loss after switching to a new HIV medication.