research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
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research Home-Use Laser and Light Devices for the Skin—An Update
At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.
research Medical Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Any Progress?
As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.
research Pigmentation and Pregnancy
Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and moles don't significantly change, but many women experience pigmentation changes due to hormones and sun exposure.
research Sebaceous gland abnormalities in fatty acyl CoA reductase 2 (Far2) null mice result in primary cicatricial alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research Lichen Planopilaris in Women
Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.
research Leishmaniasis in a dog native to Colorado
A dog in Colorado was diagnosed with leishmaniasis, suggesting the disease might be present in the state.
research Telogen Effluvium as a Sign of Hodgkin Disease
Hair loss may be an early sign of serious illnesses like Hodgkin disease.
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 Stem Cell Applications in Human Hair Growth: A Literature Review
Stem cells could be a better treatment for hair loss by reactivating dormant hair follicles.
research Immunohistopathological analysis of frizzled-4-positive immature melanocytes from hair follicles of patients with Rhododenol-induced leukoderma
Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.
research Other Questions on Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma
Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
research RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ALOPECIAS
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Hair Graying Regulators Beyond Hair Follicle
Hair graying is influenced by factors like nerves, fat cells, and immune cells, not just hair follicles.
research Hair removal using the long-pulsed ruby laser
Long-pulsed ruby lasers effectively reduce hair for up to 2 years with minimal pain.
research Hair Follicle Melanogenesis Reflected in Hair Pigmentation as a Developmental Factor in Alopecia Areata
Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
research The use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatment of alopecia
Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research D2-40 Expression in Primary Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Most people with scarring and nonscarring hair loss show similar D2-40 levels, but some with scarring hair loss have higher levels.
research Lichen planopilaris in men: a retrospective clinicopathologic study of 19 patients
Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
research A Novel Effect of Acyclovir on Hair Growth in BALB/c Mice: A Promising Future for Finding a New Topical Drug for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Acyclovir cream may slow down hair growth, suggesting it could be a new treatment for excessive hairiness.
research Laparoscopic Extirpation of Adrenal Gland Ganglioneuroma Incidentally Diagnosed during Evaluation for Patchy Alopecia Areata in an Adolescent Boy
A boy's hair loss improved after tumor removal and vitamin D treatment, but hair loss returned despite normal vitamin D and no tumor regrowth.
research Timed exposure 10,600 nm CO2 laser drilling in various benign dermal tumours
CO₂ laser treatment is fast and effective for some benign skin tumors with minimal side effects.
research Biologic Therapies and Small-Molecule Inhibitors for Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Systematic Review
TNFα inhibitors are effective and well-tolerated for treating severe scalp cellulitis.
research An evidence based case report of alopecia areata treated with individualised homoeopathic medicine
Homeopathic treatment helped a girl regrow hair after other treatments failed.
research Live Imaging of the Skin Immune Responses
Live imaging helps us understand skin immune responses and develop treatments.
research Oligosecretory multiple myeloma: Unusual presentation of a rare clinical disease
A woman with a rare form of multiple myeloma had a headache and a skull mass, which led to her diagnosis after tests and a biopsy.
research Spironolactone use and the risk of breast cancer
Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.
research Konvergentna validacija farmakoekonomskih aspekata terapije benigne hiperplazije prostate u Crnoj Gori
Dutasteride is more cost-effective than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in Montenegro.
research What is it about your skin cancer that bothers you the most? 700 patients respond
Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers are most bothered by fear of progression, appearance concerns, and having cancer.
research Hair Conditioners*
Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.