research Common Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
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research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical therapy for hair loss: what we know and what we need to find out
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
research Squamous metaplasia of the prostate and diffuse alopecia in a 13-year-old castrated dog due to chronic ingestion of exogenous estradiol
A castrated dog developed hair loss and prostate issues from long-term exposure to estrogen cream.
research Contraceptives and hair growth an experiment using pregnant laboratory animals as models
Contraceptives may affect hair growth due to estrogen, with effects varying by individual.
research Alopecia con patrón femenino. Su importancia en medicina y cirugía estética
More research is needed to find effective treatments for Female Pattern Hair Loss.
research Alopecia con patrón femenino. Su importancia en medicina y cirugía estética
Female pattern hair loss is common and should be treated early to prevent worsening, with Minoxidil being the main approved treatment.
research Porphyria Cutanea Tarda – a Case Report
Stopping oral contraceptives improved symptoms of porphyria cutanea tarda in a young woman.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
research Feminizing Adrenocortical Carcinoma Without Gynecomastia
A man with a rare adrenal cancer showed unusual symptoms and died four months after diagnosis.
research Female pattern hair loss: therapeutic update
Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
research Acne and sebaceous gland function
Effective acne treatments should reduce sebum, bacteria, and inflammation, with isotretinoin being the best for severe cases.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: demographic and clinical characteristics of 490 cases
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal women and may be linked to thyroid hormones.
research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Using the zebrafish lateral line to uncover novel mechanisms of action and prevention in drug-induced hair cell death
Zebrafish helped find new ways to prevent drug-induced hair cell death and potential treatments for hearing loss.
research Finasteride-its impact on sexual function and prostate cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may affect ejaculatory volume and requires careful consideration for young men.
research The Role of Vitamin D in Non-Scarring Alopecia
Low vitamin D might be linked to certain types of hair loss, and supplements could help, but more research is needed.
research Negative Impact of Testosterone Deficiency and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy on Metabolic and Sexual Function in Men
Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
research Hormone-dependent medial preoptic/lumbar spinal cord/autonomic coordination supporting male sexual behaviors
Testosterone and its byproducts help support male sexual behavior through different pathways in the brain and body.
research Cardiometabolic profile of young women with hypoprolactinemia
Low prolactin in young women may increase heart and metabolism risks.
research Expression Profiles of Reproduction- and Thyroid Hormone-Related Transcripts in the Brains of Chemically-Induced Intersex Frogs
Intersex frogs have different brain gene activity related to sex and thyroid hormones.
research Assessment of vitamin D receptors in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia
Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
research Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin
Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
research Finasteride associated melasma in a Caucasian male.
A man got brown patches on his skin (melasma) after taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment.
research Correlation Between Nongenomic Action of C19-Steroids and COVID-19 Severity
Low testosterone may increase COVID-19 severity in men.
research SAT-214 Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Premature Ovarian Failure
Satoyoshi syndrome can occur without causing premature ovarian failure.
research The role of high serum uric acid levels in androgenic and non-androgenic polycystic ovarian syndrome patients
High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
research Impact of Reducing Obesity in PCOS: Methods and Treatment Outcomes
Weight loss improves PCOS symptoms and overall health.
research The Menopausal Transition: Is the Hair Follicle “Going through Menopause”?
Menopause can cause hair thinning and texture changes due to hormonal and metabolic shifts.
research Peripheral Neuroprotective and Immunomodulatory Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Parkinson’s Disease Models
Dutasteride may help protect neurons and reduce inflammation in Parkinson's disease.
research Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)
Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.