research Penetration and Distribution in Human Skin Focusing on the Hair Follicle
Targeting drugs to hair follicles can treat skin conditions, but reaching deep follicle areas is hard and needs more research.
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research Follicular Disorders
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
research Quantitative study of the human hair follicle in normal scalp and androgenetic alopecia
Alopecia causes smaller hair follicles and affects growth-related structures.
research The Effect of Anti-Androgens on the Response of Rat Preputial Glands to Testosterone*
New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.
research Office Dermatology
Most skin conditions can be managed with general medical knowledge.
research Inverted Follicular Keratosis in Young Adult: A Rare Entity in the Differential Diagnosis of Skin Tumors
Inverted Follicular Keratosis is rare but should be considered in scalp lesion diagnoses for all ages.
research Topical and intralesional therapies for alopecia areata
Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
research Immediate Reduction in Sweat Secretion With Electric Current Application in Primary Palmar Hyperhidrosis
Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.
research Neurogenic Rosacea: A Distinct Clinical Subtype Requiring a Modified Approach to Treatment
Iron deficiency is not more common in women with hair loss, and neurogenic rosacea may need different treatment.
research Adapalene–benzoyl peroxide, a unique fixed-dose combination topical gel for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a transatlantic, randomized, double-blind, controlled study in 1670 patients
The adapalene-benzoyl peroxide gel works better and faster for acne treatment than using either ingredient alone, with manageable side effects.
research ‘Relaxers’ damage hair: Evidence from amino acid analysis
Hair relaxers are linked to reduced cystine levels and potential hair damage.
research An open-label phase II study of the safety and efficacy of etanercept for the therapy of hidradenitis suppurativa
Etanercept is safe and may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed.
research A Comparison of the Efficacy, Relapse Rate and Side Effects among Three Modalities of Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata
Intramuscular triamcinolone and pulse therapy with oral predonine are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but better relapse prevention is needed.
research Critical Appraisal of Reports on the Treatment of Perioral Dermatitis
Most studies on perioral dermatitis treatment are of low quality, with some agreement on oral tetracycline effectiveness and stopping steroids and cosmetics.
research 5mg/day finasteride treatment for normoandrogenic Asian women with female pattern hair loss
Finasteride 5mg/day improves hair loss in normoandrogenic Asian women.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
research Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
research Conversion of the Nipple to Hair-Bearing Epithelia by Lowering Bone Morphogenetic Protein Pathway Activity at the Dermal-Epidermal Interface
Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
research Contraceptive use in acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Is androgenic alopecia a result of endocrine effects on the vasculature?
Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.
research Beyond acne: Current aspects of sebaceous gland biology and function
The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
research The SAHA Syndrome
SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
research Roxithromycin-loaded lipid nanoparticles for follicular targeting
Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.
research Comparison of finasteride and flutamide in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.
research Testosterone concentrations and oligomenorrhea in women with acne
Women with acne and irregular periods had higher active testosterone levels, which could suggest the usefulness of antiandrogen treatment.
research ICG laser therapy of acne vulgaris
Near-infrared laser therapy with Indocyanine Green dye improves acne by reducing inflammation without side effects.
research The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
research A role of melatonin in neuroectodermal‐mesodermal interactions: the hair follicle synthesizes melatonin and expresses functional melatonin receptors
Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
research Follicular delivery of spironolactone via nanostructured lipid carriers for management of alopecia
Using nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver spironolactone could improve treatment for hair loss.
research Learning from nudity: lessons from the nude phenotype
The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.