research Rethinking biotin therapy for hair, nail, and skin disorders
Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
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research Edible seeds from Cucurbitaceae family as potential functional foods: Immense promises, few concerns
Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
research Adrenal steroid hormone concentrations in dogs with hair cycle arrest (Alopecia X) before and during treatment with melatonin and mitotane
Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.
research Chemoprevention of smoke-induced alopecia in mice by oral administration of l-cystine and vitamin B6
Taking L-cystine and vitamin B6 can prevent hair loss caused by smoke in mice.
research Hair problems in women
Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.
research Tacrolimus in Dermatology
Tacrolimus is effective for various skin conditions with fewer side effects than cyclosporine.
research The quantification of reproductive hormones in the hair of captive adult brown bears and their application as indicators of sex and reproductive state
Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
research Topical Application of Oleuropein Induces Anagen Hair Growth in Telogen Mouse Skin
Olive leaf compound oleuropein helps grow hair in mice.
research Risk of erectile dysfunction associated with use of 5-α reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia: population based studies using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata in Adults and Adolescents
Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe hair loss in adults and teens, with many experiencing regrowth, but hair loss returns when treatment stops.
research Reversible decreases of fertility in male Sprague-Dawley rats treated orally with finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor
Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
research Estimating the Contribution of the Prostate to Blood Dihydrotestosterone
The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.
research Let astaxanthin be thy medicine
Astaxanthin is a safe antioxidant that may improve heart, skin, eye health, and physical performance, and help manage chronic diseases.
research Allopregnanolone promotes proliferation and differential gene expression in human glioblastoma cells
Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.
research A Review of Hedgehog Inhibitors Sonidegib and Vismodegib for Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.
research Activated carbon fiber derived from the seed hair fibers of Metaplexis japonica: Novel efficient adsorbent for methylene blue
Activated carbon fibers from Metaplexis japonica seed hair are highly effective for removing the dye methylene blue from water.
research Consensus on the use of oral isotretinoin in dermatology - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
research Risk:benefit ratio in the treatment of psoriasis with systemic retinoids
Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
research Evaluation of acute, subacute oral toxicity and wound healing activity of mother plant and callus of Teucrium polium L. subsp. geyrii Maire from Algeria
Teucrium polium extracts are non-toxic and effectively speed up wound healing.
research The Usual Treatment of Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias
The document concludes that inhalation of oxygen and sumatriptan injections are primary for cluster headaches, indomethacin for paroxysmal hemicrania, and lidocaine and lamotrigine for SUNCT, but SUNCT often resists treatment.
research Glycine Inhibits Melanogenesis in Vitro and Causes Hypopigmentation in Vivo
Glycine reduces skin pigmentation by lowering melanin production.
research Geranylated Coumarins From Thai Medicinal Plant Mammea siamensis With Testosterone 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity
Compounds from the plant Mammea siamensis may help treat hair loss.
research Propranolol in the treatment of infantile hemangioma: clinical effectiveness, risks, and recommendations
Propranolol is effective and safe for treating infantile hemangioma, but more research is needed for dosing and monitoring guidelines.
research THERAPEUTIC HOTLINE: Genetic variations in the androgen receptor gene and finasteride response in women with androgenetic alopecia mediated by epigenetics
Women with greater androgen sensitivity respond better to finasteride for hair loss.
research Aggressive squamous cell carcinoma developing in a giant epidermal cyst of the abdomen
A woman died from cancer that spread from a long-standing cyst on her abdomen.
research High‐dose pulsed corticosteroid therapy combined with methotrexate for severe alopecia areata of childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research Recent updates on Wnt signaling modulators: a patent review (2014-2020)
New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
research Preventive effects of cedrol against alopecia in cyclophosphamide-treated mice
Cedrol may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy better than minoxidil.
research Adalimumab‐induced scalp psoriasis with severe alopecia
Stopping adalimumab and starting methotrexate with topical treatments improved the woman's scalp psoriasis and hair regrew.
research Extraction of Quercetin from Nothopanax scutellarium Leaves via Ionic Liquid-based Microwave-assisted Extraction
The best method to extract quercetin from these leaves is using a specific ionic liquid with salt, which is more efficient and uses fewer solvents.