research Is hormone testing worthwhile in patients with female pattern hair loss?
Hormone testing may not be very helpful in diagnosing female pattern hair loss.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Classification and Scoring of Androgenetic Alopecia (Male and Female Pattern)
research Scalp Lifting
Scalp lifting surgery can safely and effectively reduce baldness if done with careful planning and proper technique.
research Dyslipidemia, hormonal profiles, and sleep characteristics in men with androgenetic alopecia: an analysis based on data from the EPISONO study
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have higher triglycerides, suggesting a link to lipid metabolism.
research Surgical Anatomy of the Scalp
Understanding the scalp's five-layer structure is crucial for better surgical outcomes and fewer complications.
research The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with Long Acting Platelet Rich Plasma
Long-Acting Platelet Rich Plasma therapy can effectively reduce hair shedding, thicken hair, and promote new growth in women with pattern hair loss.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Novel inhibitors of 5α-reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research New Criteria for the Clinical Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Risk of Overdiagnosis
Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.
research Tackling polycystic ovary syndrome
The document concludes that management strategies for PCOS are important due to its common occurrence and associated health risks.
research A Study of the Clinical Patterns of Hair Loss in Female Patients
Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.
research Assessment of Occipital Involvement Among a Large Population of Females with Pattern Hair Loss in Saudi Arabia
About one-third of Saudi women with female pattern hair loss also have thinning hair at the back of their head.
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 EEMCO Guidance for the in vivo Assessment of Skin Greasiness
The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.
research Female pattern hair loss: current treatment concepts.
Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
research The Annual Changes of Clinical Manifestation of Androgenetic Alopecia Clinic in Korean Males and Females: A Outpatient-Based Study
AGA increased yearly, type I most common, and family history and seborrheic dermatitis often linked.
research Androgenetic alopecia: effects of oral finasteride on hormone profile, reproduction and sexual function
Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.
research Hormonal and reproductive factors and risk of upper gastrointestinal cancers in men: A prospective cohort study within the UK Biobank
Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
research Higher plasma leptin is associated with higher risk of androgenetic alopecia in men
More plasma leptin means higher baldness risk in men.
research Relation of urinary stone disease with androgenetic alopecia and serum testosterone levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research The impact of exogenous vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in euthyroid men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia
Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
research Hyperuricemia is associated with androgenetic alopecia in men: A cross‐sectional case‐control study
High uric acid levels link to male pattern baldness, especially in young men.
research Early-onset baldness and the risk of aggressive prostate cancer: findings from a case–control study
Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
research Does Hair Loss Impact Mood, Self-esteem, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Patients of Androgenetic Alopecia?
Hair loss can affect mood, self-esteem, body image, and quality of life.
research Differences in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics Among Subtypes of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Different types of female pattern hair loss have unique characteristics and are associated with various health conditions.
research Incidence of serious infectious events with methotrexate treatment: Metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials
Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has a serious infection rate of about two per 100 patient-years.
research American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology and American College of Veterinary Dermatology Annual Meeting, Norfolk, Virginia 4-8 April 2001
The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
research Assessment of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Premenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss does not significantly affect sexual dysfunction.
research Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.