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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research Comparison of disease severity and ultrasonographic abdominal subcutaneous fatty tissue thickness in hirsute women
Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
research Solubilizing steroidal drugs by β-cyclodextrin derivatives
Using β-cyclodextrin derivatives improves the solubility and bioavailability of steroidal drugs.
research Two-dimensional electrophoretic analysis of human hair keratins, especially hair matrix proteins
The method effectively analyzes human hair proteins, especially nonfilamentous ones.
research Characterizing the cellular diversity and molecular signatures within the hair follicle dermal stem cell lineage
Unique genes in hair follicle cells help tissue regeneration.
research Urinary 5-ene-steroid excretion in non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency (NC-3BHSD)
Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
research MOESM1 of A missense variant in the coil1A domain of the keratin 25 gene is associated with the dominant curly hair coat trait (Crd) in horse
research Hypomorphic mutation in the hairless gene accelerates pruritic atopic skin caused by feeding a special diet to mice
A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.
research Human Hair Follicles Operate a Functional Peripheral Equivalent of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Somatotropic Axis Ex Vivo
Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
research Hibiscus rosa sinensis L. anthocyanins prevent lipid peroxidation and improve antioxidant status in the liver of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Hibiscus anthocyanins help protect the liver and improve antioxidants in diabetic rats.
research Hypoxia Enhances Differentiation of Hair Follicle-Associated-Pluripotent (HAP) Stem Cells to Cardiac-Muscle Cells
Low oxygen levels help hair follicle stem cells turn into heart muscle cells faster.
research Frequency of Hirsutism among females students in Babol University of Medical Sciences, 1999
31.6% of female students had hirsutism, often linked to conditions like menstrual issues and acne.
research Hair follicle-derived mesenchymal cells support undifferentiated growth of embryonic stem cells
Hair follicle cells can help keep embryonic stem cells undifferentiated.
research Formulation And Evaluation of Moisturizing Cream Containing Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Extract
Hibiscus extract is a safe, effective, and stable ingredient for moisturizing creams.
research Effect of ethanolic extract of Hibiscus rosa sinensis L., flowers onhair growth in female wistar rats
Hibiscus flower extract slowed down hair growth in rats.
research Book Reviews
Hirsutism in women can be a cosmetic issue or a sign of hormonal imbalance, treatable with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research Interventions for Hirsutism
Oral contraceptives help mild hirsutism, while flutamide and spironolactone help severe cases.
research Medical treatment of hirsutism
The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
research Autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex with woolly hair: a report of a new family
Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
research A mechanical-assisted post-bioprinting strategy for challenging bone defects repair
The new method improves bone repair by enhancing cell loading and stability in bioprinted scaffolds.
research Ring-shaped Alopecia on the Scalp in a 3-month-old Infant
The infant's hair loss resolved naturally by 20 months without treatment.
research Association of HSPA1B SNP rs6457452 with Alopecia Areata in the Korean Population
The SNP rs6457452 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is characterized by excessive terminal hair growth in women in areas such as the upper lip, chin, abdomen, back, and thighs, often due to hormonal imbalances like elevated androgens. It can be associated with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal hyperplasia, or the use of certain medications. Effective management requires identifying the underlying cause and may involve hormonal therapies, lifestyle modifications, and cosmetic treatments to manage hair growth. The article provides an overview of the causes, differential diagnosis, investigation, and treatment options for hirsutism in primary care settings.
research Transplanted Hair Follicle Stem Cells Migrate to the Penumbra and Express Neural Markers in a Rat Model of Cerebral Ischaemia/Reperfusion
Hair follicle stem cells may help treat strokes.
research Core Curriculum for Hair Restoration Surgery, Recommended by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery established a curriculum in 2005 to standardize knowledge and skills for treating hair loss, emphasizing it as a multidimensional specialty.
research A missense mutation in the type II hair keratin hHb3 is associated with monilethrix
A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Two Incidental Sibling Diagnoses of Netherton Syndrome in Separate Visits: A Case Report
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.
research ABHRS President’s Corner
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