research The involvement of androgens in human hair growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
660-690 / 1000+ results 
research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research An adolescent girl with coexisting ovarian mature cystic teratoma and HAIR-AN syndrome, an extreme subtype of polycystic ovarian syndrome
A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research An isotope dilution-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry-based candidate reference measurement procedure for the quantification of 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in human serum and plasma
The procedure accurately measures 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in blood, useful for standard tests.
research Penile Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Age-Related Variability
Awareness of Penile Thread Tourniquet Syndrome is crucial for preventing severe complications in children.
research Rare Diagnosis of a Proliferating Pilar Tumor in a Facial Hairline Cryst
The lump on a woman's scalp was a rare, potentially cancerous tumor from the hair follicle, not a common cyst.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
research Efficacy of Betamethasone Oral Mini-Pulse Therapy in the Treatment of Lichen Planus
Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed good or fair results in treating lichen planus.
research Molecular genetics of androgen insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
research A CLINICAL STUDY OF MUCOCUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF HIV
Most HIV patients in the study showed skin and mucous membrane issues, with oral thrush being the most common.
research The Use of Finasteride in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Adult Men
Finasteride effectively treats mild to moderate hair loss in men aged 18-41, with some side effects.
research Effects of the chronic use of finasteride on testicular weight and spermatogenesis in Wistar rats
Finasteride doesn't change rat testicle weight or sperm production.
research Testosterone in COVID-19 – Foe, Friend or Fatal Victim?
Testosterone may both worsen and protect against COVID-19 effects in men.
research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men
Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.
research Functional analysis of the stratum corneum of scalp skin: studies in patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia
Scalp skin barrier affects hair loss; personalized treatments needed.
research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata
Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
research Circulatory Changes in Alopecia
The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
research Becker's nevus associated with chromosomal mosaicism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia
High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
research Female pattern hair loss
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, finasteride may help, more research needed.
research Significant effects of mild endogenous hormonal changes in humans: considerations for low-dose testing.
Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.
research 5α-Reductase type 1 inhibition of Oryza sativa bran extract prepared by supercritical carbon dioxide fluid
Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.
research Protective effect of DA-9401 in finasteride-induced apoptosis in rat testis: inositol requiring kinase 1 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase pathway
DA-9401 helps protect rat testis from finasteride damage.
research Alterations of gut microbiota composition in post-finasteride patients: a pilot study
Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
research Combination therapy with finasteride and low-dose dutasteride in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride and low-dose dutasteride combo improves hair growth and reduces hair loss with no major side effects.
research Transgender Competent Provider
Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.
research Brazilian Experience of the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis with the Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series
Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil improves female pattern hair loss, finasteride not effective, laser devices show mixed results.
research Improving Dermatologic Care for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients Through Routine Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection
Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in dermatology can lead to better, more sensitive care for sexual and gender minority patients.