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.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Two-dimensional electrophoretic analysis of human hair keratins, especially hair matrix proteins
The method effectively analyzes human hair proteins, especially nonfilamentous ones.
research EFFECTS OF ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE ON BODY GROWTH, VISCERAL PROPORTIONS, AND WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNTS OF NORMAL AND HYPOPHYSECTOMIZED MALE RATS
Adrenocorticotropic hormone inhibits growth and affects body composition in male rats.
research A preliminary study of steroid reproductive hormones in human hair
Human hair can be used to measure reproductive hormones.
research Reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (II): Transportes
NKB levels are higher in PCOS pregnancies, especially with female babies, and may affect placental function.
research Efficacy and tolerability of HDMHG0401-10 in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia-A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial
HDMHG0401-10 improves hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia and has no major side effects.
research 5α-Reduced glucocorticoids: a story of natural selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Androgenic alopecia in postmenopausal ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.
research 177 Chronic graft-versus-host disease exhibits distinct Th1-skewing and barrier abnormalities in the skin
Chronic graft-versus-host disease in the skin shows strong Th1 immune response and unique barrier issues.
research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
research Enhanced cutaneous wound healing by functional injectable thermo-sensitive chitosan-based hydrogel encapsulated human umbilical cord-mesenchymal stem cells
A new hydrogel with stem cells from human umbilical cords improves skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
research Prostaglandin D 2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Gellan gum-based hydrogels support the recreation of the dermal papilla microenvironment
Gellan gum hydrogels help recreate the environment needed for hair growth cell function.
research Age-related changes in endogenous glucocorticoids, gonadal steroids, endocannabinoids and their ratios in plasma and hair from the male C57BL/6 mice
Male C57BL/6 mice show age-related fluctuations in certain hormones and their ratios in both blood and hair.
research Gonadal Function in Men with Cushing Syndrome
Men with low testosterone or breast growth should be checked for Cushing syndrome.
research From hair to liver: emerging application of hair follicle mesenchymal stem cell transplantation reverses liver cirrhosis by blocking the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway to inhibit pathological HSC activation
Hair follicle stem cell transplants can reverse liver cirrhosis by blocking harmful cell activation.
research Peritoneal reactions with some of the tubal occlusive agents.
GRF is not safe for tubal occlusion.
research Clinical, Laboratory, and Radiological Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism
Hyperandrogenism is diagnosed using clinical signs, lab tests, and imaging.
research The Latest Advance in Hair Regeneration Therapy Using Proteins Secreted by Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
Proteins from stem cells improved hair growth in patients with hair loss.
research 7696 Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Presenting As Non-classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
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 Reproduction of the human relevant potency threshold (HRPT) for estrogen receptor alpha agonism in an inference performance screen for ICCVAM’s regulatory scientific confidence framework
A new method effectively predicts estrogen-related health effects for early screening.
research 5048 A Rare Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women: Ovarian Stromal Hyperplasia
Ovarian stromal hyperplasia can cause high testosterone in postmenopausal women and is treated by removing the ovaries.
research SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research 281 Phase I/IIa clinical trial for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia using intradermal injections of cultured autologous dermal sheath cup cells
Injections of special skin cells showed potential in treating hair loss, with some participants experiencing increased hair density.
research Testosterone stimulates proliferation and inhibits interleukin‐6 production of normal and hereditary gingival fibromatosis fibroblasts
Testosterone increases cell growth and reduces IL-6 in gum cells.
research The effect of glycyrrhizic acid and aqueous licorice extract on hair growth retardation : in vitro mechanistic and efficacy studies in human
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
research Serum C-19 steroid sulphates in females with clinical hyperandrogenism
Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
research Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma and Concentrated Growth Factor in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia: A Split-Scalp Study
Combining PRP with CGF is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia than PRP alone.
research Elevated Ghrelin Plasma Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher levels of the hormone ghrelin, which may be linked to the cause of the condition.