research How should postmenopausal androgen excess be evaluated?
Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.
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research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis and review of the literature
Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.
research Quality of life in patients suffering from seborrheic dermatitis: influence of age, gender and education level
Seborrheic dermatitis lowers quality of life more for women, younger people, and those with more education.
research Long-term post-COVID symptoms and associated risk factors in previously hospitalized patients: A multicenter study
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients had long-term symptoms like fatigue and hair loss, with women and those sicker during hospitalization at higher risk.
research STEROIDS AND STEROID-LIKE COMPOUNDS
Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
research Minoxidil in severe hypertension: Value when conventional drugs have failed
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Mucocutaneous manifestations in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a review of literature
Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing and managing juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and usually get better with treatment.
research Topical minoxidil in early androgenetic alopecia
Using minoxidil on balding scalps can stimulate hair regrowth and increase blood flow. It's an effective treatment for early hair loss.
research Is androgenetic alopecia a risk for atherosclerosis?
Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
research A bald statement - Current approaches to manipulate miniaturisation focus only on promoting hair growth
The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
research An overview of herbal alternatives in androgenetic alopecia
Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
research Hirsutism: diagnosis and treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Androgenetic alopecia and risk of coronary artery disease
Balding people may have higher heart disease risk.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Administration Is Effective for Treatment of Hirsutism in Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study
Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
research Pregnancy, hair loss, and the pill.
Stopping the pill and giving birth both caused hair loss.
research The Role of Non-Aromatizable Testosterone Metabolite in Metabolic Pathways
Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.
research Pseudoxanthoma-like late-onset focal dermal elastosis
A woman had a skin condition with increased normal elastic fibers, not related to other known disorders, likely due to aging.
research Epidemiologic Study ofMalasseziaYeasts in Patients withMalasseziaFolliculitis by 26S rDNA PCR-RFLP Analysis
M. restricta may cause Malassezia folliculitis, especially in teens and twenties.
research New dimensions in Hirsutism
Laser hair removal is safe and effective for fair-skinned people with dark hair, and using eflornithine with laser treatments can improve results.
research Effects of anticonvulsant drugs on chromosomes.
Anticonvulsant drugs may cause temporary chromosomal abnormalities.
research Atypical clinical presentation of primary and secondary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma (FCL) on the head characterized by macular lesions
Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
research Biomedical versus cultural constructions of abnormality: The case of idiopathic hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research Pigmented contact dermatitis from topical minoxidil 5%
Minoxidil 5% caused skin discoloration in a man using it for hair loss.
research Topical minoxidil reduces blood pressure
Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
research Pleuropericardial effusion associated with minoxidil administration
Minoxidil can cause pericardial and pleural effusions with high protein content.
research The Feminism & Psychology Undergraduate Prize 1999: Prizewinning Entry
The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.
research Minoxidil Topical Solution
Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart issues; keep away from children and improve packaging.
research Soft Nails After Treatment With Aromatic Retinoids
A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.