research Sparse Hair on the Scalp
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
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research Quality issues identified in systematic reviews on platelet‐rich plasma therapy for pattern hair loss—A method study
Systematic reviews on platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss have many quality issues.
research Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among reproductive females in Padgampora village of Pulwama, J&K, India
Raising awareness about PCOS in young females can help prevent long-term health issues.
research Autologous stem cell-based interventions in Australia: exploring patient experience in light of regulatory exceptionalism
Patients in Australia underwent costly, unproven stem cell treatments due to weak regulations and aggressive marketing.
research Dormant tumor cells in ret transgenic mouse melanoma model and their interaction with memory T cells
Dormant melanoma cells in mice interact minimally with memory T cells due to a suppressive tumor environment.
research Association between degrees of alopecia and prostate specific antigen level in men with androgenetic alopecia
No link found between hair loss severity and PSA levels in men.
research e-Poster : Autologous PRP and PPP: A potential therapeutic tool for promoting hair growth (초)
research Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.
research Outcome of long-term treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism: clinical and hormonal effects during a 1-year course of therapy and 1-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
research Putative role for insulin resistance in depression risk in polycystic ovary syndrome
Insulin resistance is significantly linked to a higher risk of depression in women with PCOS.
research Oral glucose tolerance test significantly impacts the prevalence of abnormal glucose tolerance among Indian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: lessons from a large database of two tertiary care centers on the Indian subcontinent
The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.
research Antioxidant and prebiotic activities of selenium-containing green tea
Selenium-enriched green tea might be a safe prebiotic for gut health.
research Prevalence and associated factors of comorbid skin diseases in patients with schizophrenia: a clinical survey and national health database study
Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
research Consumption of a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet (the ketogenic diet) exaggerates biotin deficiency in mice
The ketogenic diet can worsen biotin deficiency, suggesting a need for biotin supplements.
research The vellus index: a new method of assessing hair growth
The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.
research Comparison of In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle Outcome in Patients with and without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Modified Poisson Regression Model.
Women with PCOS have a similar chance of getting pregnant using assisted reproductive treatment as those without PCOS.
research Left ventricular myocardial mass index and its correlates as an early marker of cardiovascular risk among nonobese normotensive Indian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: lessons from a cross-sectional study
Nonobese, normotensive Indian women with PCOS may have a higher risk of heart problems linked to inflammation and insulin resistance.
research Powder microscopy and phytochemical screening on stem bark and leaves of Buxus wallichiana Baill - Buxaceae
Buxus wallichiana has compounds that support its use in traditional medicine.
research Physiologic functions of PP2A: Lessons from genetically modified mice
Mice studies show that Protein Phosphatase 2A is crucial for cell growth, development, and disease prevention.
research Supercharged Mechanical Stromal-Cell Transfer (MEST)
The MEST method increases cell yield and volume for regenerative medicine but needs more testing.
research Alopecia areata profiling shows TH1, TH2, and IL-23 cytokine activation without parallel TH17/TH22 skewing
Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Global Burden of Skin Disease as Reflected inCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
The representation of skin conditions in medical reviews partly matches their real-world impact.
research Ultrastructural evaluation of the radioprotective effects of melatonin against X‐ray‐induced skin damage in Albino rats
Melatonin may reduce skin damage caused by X-rays in rats.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia With Mortality From Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Disease
Hair loss links to higher death risk from diabetes and heart disease; not a direct cause, but a marker for risk factors.
research Dermatologic care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons
LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
research Doping-Control Analysis of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Determination of Its Influence on Urinary Steroid Profiles and Detection of Its Major Urinary Metabolite
Finasteride affects urinary steroid profiles and can potentially hide steroid abuse in sports drug testing.
research Assessment of a Bidirectional Association Between Major Depressive Disorder and Alopecia Areata
People with Major Depressive Disorder have a higher chance of getting Alopecia Areata, and vice versa; antidepressants may lower this risk.
research Keratinocyte Stem Cells but Not Melanocyte Stem Cells Are the Primary Target for Radiation-Induced Hair Graying
Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
research Feature characterization of scarring and non-scarring types of alopecia by multiphoton microscopy
Multiphoton microscopy can non-invasively tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss and could aid in treatment.