research Comparison of high-dose finasteride (5 mg/day) versus low-dose finasteride (2.5 mg/day) in the treatment of hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.
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research A novel finasteride 0.25% topical solution for androgenetic alopecia: pharmacokinetics and effects on plasma androgen levels in healthy male volunteers
New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
research Influence of spironolactone treatment on endothelial function in non-obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.
research Fractional Photothermolysis Laser Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
research Health-related quality of life and psychological distress in polycystic ovary syndrome: a hidden facet in South Asian women
South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Separate Entity
Female and male AGA are different diseases.
research A prospective, randomized trial comparing flutamide (250 mg/d) and finasteride (5 mg/d) in the treatment of hirsutism
Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.
research Prevalence of Male Pattern Hair Loss in 18–49 Year Old Men
Hair loss is more common in men aged 18-49 and increases with age.
research Finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism: new therapeutic perspectives
Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
research The Management of Postacne Scarring
New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
research Alopecia areata update
Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
research Antiandrogen therapy with spironolactone for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa
Spironolactone helps reduce pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, and lower doses are also effective.
research Prevalence of androgenic alopecia in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and characterization of associated clinical and biochemical features
Women with PCOS often have hair loss, which is linked to acne or excess body hair but not to worse hormone or metabolic issues.
research Duration of wrinkle correction following repeat treatment with Juvéderm hyaluronic acid fillers
Juvéderm fillers effectively reduce wrinkles for up to 21 months with less filler needed for repeat treatments.
research Maternal and neonatal hair mercury concentrations: the effect of dental amalgam
Mothers and newborns with dental fillings had higher mercury in their hair, but getting fillings during pregnancy didn't raise mercury levels further.
research Hair Pain (Trichodynia): Frequency and Relationship to Hair Loss and Patient Gender
Hair pain is more common in women with hair loss, but it's not linked to the cause or severity of hair loss.
research Organization and Expression of Hair Follicle Genes.
Hair growth is controlled by specific gene clusters and proteins, and cysteine affects hair gene expression in sheep.
research A Comparison of the Hormonal Profile of Early Androgenetic Alopecia in Men With the Phenotypic Equivalent of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women
Men with early hair loss have similar hormone levels to women with PCOS, possibly increasing risk of obesity and heart issues.
research Low-level laser therapy as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia
Low-level laser therapy may improve hair regrowth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Evolutionary Paradox: a Genome-Wide Association Studies–Based, in silico, Evolutionary Explanation
The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.
research The effect of a 1550 nm fractional erbium-glass laser in female pattern hair loss
Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
research Dietary supplement increases anagen hair rate in women with telogen effluvium: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
research A comparison between spironolactone and spironolactone plus finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
research The Skin in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes that usually go away after childbirth and don't need treatment.
research Evaluating the Efficacy of Different Platelet-Rich Plasma Regimens for Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Single-Center, Blinded, Randomized Clinical Trial
PRP injections effectively treat hair loss, with positive results in both monthly and every three months treatments.
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 Trichoscopic features of frontal fibrosing alopecia: Results in 249 patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Association of premature hair graying with family history, smoking, and obesity: A cross-sectional study
Premature hair graying in young men is linked to family history, obesity, and smoking.
research The safety of 52 weeks of oral DHEA therapy for postmenopausal women
Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.
research Trichoscopy (hair and scalp videodermoscopy) in the healthy female. Method standardization and norms for measurable parameters
Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.