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.
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research Human scalp hair: Modulation by various factors and hormones do estrogens inhibit or stimulate—A perplexing perspective
The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.
research Response to “Reply to effectiveness of dutasteride in a large series of patients with FFA in real clinical practice”
The authors suggest that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, like dutasteride, are effective in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia and should be the first-line treatment, with other options for severe cases. They also recommend further research on Janus kinase inhibitors.
research Pathomechanism of androgenetic alopecia and new treatment
Male pattern baldness is caused by certain cells in hair follicles and could potentially be treated by targeting a specific growth factor, TGF-β1.
research Challenges in the Diagnosis of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report
Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.
research Anti-androgenic potential of the fruit extracts of certain Egyptian Sabal species and their genetic variability studies: a metabolomic-molecular modeling approach
Certain Egyptian Sabal fruit extracts may help treat anti-androgenic diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Delayed Diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2 Deficiency
Consider rare forms of CAH for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Sildenafil Citrate Solution in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical sildenafil 1.0% may help increase hair count in female pattern hair loss.
research 7452 A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
research Evaluation of Paraoxonase 1 Serum Level in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Men with male pattern baldness have lower levels of the antioxidant PON1.
research Iperandrogenismo della donna in menopausa
A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.
research Clinicopathological, trichoscopic and biochemical parameters in females with patterned hair loss
The study concluded that female pattern hair loss is linked to psychological distress and is hard to diagnose and treat, with its causes still not fully understood.
research Prepubertal pattern hair loss
Children under 10 can experience hair thinning without hormone issues, and it may improve with treatment.
research An Adult With Hair Loss! a Rare Case of Non-Classical 3β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (3β HSD) Deficiency
A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
research 314 Molecular genetic dissection of ILVEN leads to successful targeted therapy
Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
research Synthesis of avicequinone c and analogs toward the study of 5α-reductase inhibitory activity
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a strong 5α-reductase inhibitor.
research A CROSS SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO INVESTIGATE THE PATTERN AND GRADING OF FEMALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS IN POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME PATIENTS.
12.5% of women with PCOS experience moderate hair loss, highlighting the need for early detection and management.
research 411 The efficacy of 1550-nm erbium-glass fractional laser treatment and its effect on the expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 and Wnt/β-catenin in androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
research Six novel susceptibility Loci for early-onset androgenetic alopecia and their unexpected association with common diseases
Early-onset hair loss is linked to Parkinson's disease and decreased fertility.
research 303 The role of rare variants in male-pattern hair loss: Analysis of whole exome sequencing data in the UK Biobank
Rare genetic variants in 125 genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss.
research A study of patterns of androgenetic alopecia in men: an Indian perspective
Indian men have 62.1% hair loss, mostly grade II vertex, and less extensive than other populations.
research Active Compounds with Medicinal Potential Found in Maxillariinae Benth. (Orchidaceae Juss.) Representatives—A Review
Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
research Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19: a systematic review and analysis of individual patient-level data
Certain skin rashes can indicate COVID-19 severity, with chilblains-like rashes linked to milder cases and livedoid patterns to more severe cases.
research A review of hormonal therapy for female pattern (androgenic) alopecia
Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
research Dose-response study of topical minoxidil in male pattern baldness
Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.
research Clinical dose ranging studies with finasteride, a type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in men with male pattern hair loss
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
research Enhancing hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia by a combination of fractional CO2 laser therapy and hair growth factors
Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
research Higher plasma leptin is associated with higher risk of androgenetic alopecia in men
More plasma leptin means higher baldness risk in men.
research The Clinical Study Using Oriental Medicine Extract on Male Pattern Hair Loss
An extract made from Polygoni multiflori Radix, Angelica gigantis Radix, and Lycii Fructus was found to increase hair density and prevent hair loss in most users when applied daily for 18 months.
research Hot Stuff: Thermal Imaging Aids in Cellulitis Diagnosis
The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.