research Dermatology of androgen-related disorders
Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
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research An overview of JAK/STAT pathways and JAK inhibition in alopecia areata
Blocking JAK/STAT pathways can help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Assessment of the usefulness of dihydrotestosterone in the diagnostics of patients with androgenetic alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research PLASMA C19 STEROID SULPHATE LEVELS AND INDICES OF ANDROGEN BIOAVAILABILITY IN FEMALE PATTERN ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA
Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.
research Treatment of alopecia areata in pre‐adolescent children with oral tofacitinib: A retrospective study
Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
research New drugs under investigation for the treatment of alopecias
New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
research The Use of Trilostane for the Treatment of Alopecia X in Alaskan Malamutes
Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.
research Diagnostic Exercise: Severe Bilaterally Symmetrical Alopecia in a Horse
A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Possibilities and Limitations for Reversal of Age-Related Hair Loss
research TREATMENT OF SEVERE ALOPECIA AREATA USING METHOTREXATE AS AN ADJUNCTIVE DRUG IN COMBINATION WITH INTRAVENOUS AND ORAL CORTICOSTEROID
Methotrexate with corticosteroids can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but may cause relapses and side effects.
research Generalised Gingival Fibromatosis and Hypertrichosis: A Rare Case of Syndromic Presentation
A 16-year-old girl with gum overgrowth and excessive hair growth had successful gum surgery and healed well.
research Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Hair and Scalp Disorders: Current Evidence and Clinical Applications
Botulinum toxin shows promise for treating scalp sweating but not for hair growth.
research A Severe Case of Diffuse Telogen Effluvium Status Post Endoscopic Repair of Functional Brow Ptosis
A patient's hair loss after a browlift surgery improved on its own over 8 months.
research Serum prostate spesific antigen levels in women with androgenetic alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
research Assessment of semen quality in patients with androgenetic alopecia in an infertility clinic
Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
research Lack of efficacy of finasteride in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
research Rooster feathering, androgenic alopecia, and hormone-dependent tumor growth: What is in common?
Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.
research Hirsutism
The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.
research Management of primary cicatricial alopecias: options for treatment
There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
research Shampoos: Ingredients, efficacy and adverse effects
Shampoos are designed to clean and improve hair and scalp health, with specific ingredients for different hair types and conditions.
research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Promising alternative clinical uses of prostaglandin F2α analogs: Beyond the eyelashes
Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
research A novel therapeutic paradigm for patients with extensive alopecia areata
New treatments targeting immune pathways show promise for severe hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research A comparative study of Aldactone® and Diane® in the treatment of hirsutism
Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
research Hirsutism in the Adolescent Female
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research Prenatal Androgenization of Ewes as a Model of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
research Low dose oral minoxidil and the conundrum of cardiovascular complications
Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair growth but may cause serious heart problems, so doctors need to be careful.