research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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research The Use of a 1,540 nm Fractional Erbium‐Glass Laser in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research 1. Medical Practice; Therapy; Adverse Reactions
Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
research A randomized placebo-controlled single-center pilot study of the safety and efficacy of apremilast in subjects with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata
Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
research Evaluation of Survival Rate After Follicular Unit Transplantation Using the KNU Implanter
The KNU implanter for hair transplants showed a high survival rate of 90%+ for transplanted hairs after 6 months, with benefits like natural hair direction and fewer scars.
research Operative transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy improve ovulation rate after clomiphene failure in polycystic ovary syndrome
Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy is effective for increasing ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS who didn't respond to clomiphene.
research Vitamin E TPGS based transferosomes augmented TAT as a promising delivery system for improved transdermal delivery of raloxifene
The new delivery system improved raloxifene's skin absorption and effectiveness against cancer cells.
research Peer Review #4 of "The mediation role of sleep on the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia (v0.1)"
Drinking sweetened tea and late bedtimes increase the risk of hair loss in women.
research Peer Review #7 of "The mediation role of sleep on the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia (v0.1)"
Drinking sweetened tea and poor sleep habits increase the risk of hair loss in women.
research Peer Review #6 of "The mediation role of sleep on the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia (v0.1)"
Drinking sweetened tea and poor sleep increase the risk of hair loss in women.
research Botanicals With Dermatologic Properties Derived From First Nations Healing: Part 1—Trees
Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Association of 5-α reductase inhibitors and sexual dysfunction: A RADAR report
Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
research Outcome of long-term treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism: clinical and hormonal effects during a 1-year course of therapy and 1-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
research Safety and Effectiveness of VYC-15L, a Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Lip and Perioral Enhancement: One-Year Results From a Randomized, Controlled Study
VYC-15L is a safe and effective lip filler that lasts up to a year.
research Ixekizumab shows efficacy and safety in patients who failed biweekly etanercept therapy: Analysis From UNCOVER-2, a phase 3 randomized clinical trial in psoriasis
Ixekizumab is effective and safe for patients who did not improve with etanercept treatment for psoriasis.
research Microneedle‐mediated Delivery of Immunomodulators Restores Immune Privilege in Hair Follicles and Reverses Immune‐Mediated Alopecia
A microneedle patch can help regrow hair by restoring immune balance in hair follicles.
research In Vitro Evaluation of the Effect of a Not Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel on Human Keratinocytes for Mesotherapy
HYDRO DELUXE BIO hyaluronic acid hydrogel is compatible with skin cells, may reduce inflammation, promote blood vessel growth, and protect against oxidative stress, suggesting it could help revitalize hair follicles.
research Topical Delivery of Tofacitinib in Dermatology: The Promise of a Novel Therapeutic Class Using Biodegradable Dendritic Polyglycerol Sulfates
A new carrier improves skin delivery of tofacitinib for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research ACTH as first line treatment for acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis in 14 hospitalized patients
ACTH may be an effective first-line treatment for acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis.
research Interventions for morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Mendelian randomization analysis of the causal relationship between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and androgenic alopecia
Higher LDL cholesterol may increase the risk of hair loss, while HDL cholesterol does not.
research COVID-19 and Sex Differences
Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
research Therapeutic effect of mesenchymal stem cells on histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular analysis in second-grade burn model
Bone marrow-derived stem cells improved healing and reduced scarring in second-degree burns in rats.
research Hair whitening in a patient with psoriasis on adalimumab reversed after switching to ixekizumab
Switching from adalimumab to ixekizumab improved a patient's psoriasis and reversed hair whitening.
research 263 (-)-cannabidiol differentially influences hair growth
CBD can either promote or inhibit hair growth depending on the concentration used.
research 795 Bacteria induce skin regeneration
Certain bacteria can enhance skin regeneration.
research 708 SIG-1451: A topical anti-inflammatory new chemical entity for atopic dermatitis (AD)
SIG-1451 could be a promising new treatment for atopic dermatitis.
research Genetics of Diabetes in Childhood
Certain genes are linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids, and changes in these genes can also cause other diabetes-related conditions.
research Hair growth promoting effect of white wax and policosanol from white wax on the mouse model of testosterone-induced hair loss
White wax and policosanol from white wax effectively reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in mice better than a known hair growth drug.
research Anti-inflammatory, cyclooxygenase inhibitory and antioxidant activities of standardized extracts of Tridax procumbens L.
Extracts from Tridax procumbens L. have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and block inflammation-causing enzymes.