research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
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research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal androgen excess-challenges in diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Hirsutism: A Clinico-investigative Study
Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.
research Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
research PROTECTION AGAINST CYTOSINE ARABINOSIDE-INDUCED ALOPECIA BY MINOXIDIL IN A RAT ANIMAL MODEL
Minoxidil helps prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in rats.
research Minoxidil–2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes: characterization and in vivo evaluation of an aqueous solution for hair growth in rats
Minoxidil mixed with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin in water can improve hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research An ethnopharmacological and historical analysis of “Dictamnus”, a European traditional herbal medicine
The document concludes that "Dictamnus" has a rich cultural history and potential as a herbal medicine, warranting more research into its effects and safety.
research Platelet-rich plasma as a therapy for androgenic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
research Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis: Identification of a U2HR mutation in the family from the original 1925 report
Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
research Future Horizons in Hair Restoration
New cell-based therapies may improve hair loss treatments in the future.
research AUSTRALIAN TRIAL OF TOPICAL MINOXIDIL AND PLACEBO IN EARLY MALE PATTERN BALDNESS
Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
research An Old Problem with a New Cause-5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Persistent Sexual Dysfunction
Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.
research Alopecia Areata After Initiation of Secukinumab Therapy for Plaque Psoriasis
Secukinumab for psoriasis may cause hair loss.
research Cell Enriched Autologous Fat Grafts to Follicular Niche Improves Hair Regrowth in Early Androgenetic Alopecia
Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
research Never too old to regenerate? Wound induced hair follicle neogenesis after secondary intention healing in a geriatric patient
An 80-year-old patient grew new hair on a wound, showing that elderly people can still regenerate hair.
research Drug safety evaluation of exemestane
Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Stress of Discovery
Hair loss discovery causes stress; talking to dermatologists helps.
research A case of androgenetic alopecia treated with valproic acid
Valproic acid helped hair growth in alopecia patient; more research needed.
research Identification of a novel heterozygous mutation in the first Japanese case of Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
research PHARMACOGNOSTICAL EVALUATION OF ROOTS OF SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SCHNEIDER
Jojoba roots have unique properties that were previously unexplored.
research Alopecia areata – hyperactivity of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis is a myth?
The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.
research Optical coherence tomography-assisted diagnosis of follicular keratosis of the chin
OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
research Hair Loss and Hair Restoration in Women
Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.
research A novel approach to manage skin toxicity caused by therapeutic agents targeting epidermal growth factor receptor
New treatment with green tea polyphenols and nicotinamide improves skin problems from cancer therapy.
research Alopecia Associated with Fluconazole Therapy
High doses of fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in urology
PRP shows promise in treating urological diseases but needs more research.
research Zinc deficiency is associated with gynecologic cancer recurrence
Low zinc levels may be linked to the return of gynecologic cancers.
research Eyelash Preservation During Chemotherapy and Topical Prostaglandin Therapy
A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.
research Scalp Tourniquets for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp tourniquets did not significantly prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research The prescribing cascade 3.0: a case for recreational drugs in HIV
Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.