research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a subtype of lichen planopilaris in African descent?
CCCA and LPP may be related hair loss conditions influenced by genetics and environment, needing early treatment.
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research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Like Symptoms in the General Practice of an Obstetrics and Gynecological Office on the Island of Tobago: A Retrospective Chart Analysis
19.7% of Afro-Caribbean women in Tobago have PCOS.
research Epidemiology of hirsutism among women of reproductive age in the community: a simplified scoring system
A simplified scoring system can effectively diagnose hirsutism in Chinese women of reproductive age.
research The clinical management of hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research A Systematic Approach to Afro-Textured Hair Disorders
Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Apocrine sweat gland obstruction by antiperspirants allowing transdermal absorption of cutaneous generated hormones and pheromones as a link to the observed incidence rates of breast and prostate cancer in the 20th century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research History and physical examination of polycystic ovary syndrome: Detecting too much or too little
The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
research Follicular Atopic Dermatitis in Dark Skin
Follicular atopic dermatitis in dark skin can look different, making diagnosis harder.
research Sex differences in COVID-19: the role of androgens in disease severity and progression
Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
research Melanin Pigmentary Disorders: Treatment Update
Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
research Management of acne
Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
research Factors affecting the severity of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Trichoscopy of Dark Scalp
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
research Geometric classification of scalp hair for valid drug testing, 6 more reliable than 8 hair curl groups
A 6-group hair classification is more reliable for drug testing than an 8-group system.
research A genomic approach to susceptibility and pathogenesis leads to identifying potential novel therapeutic targets in androgenetic alopecia
Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Role of Non Androgenic Factors in Hair loss and Hair Regrowth
Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
research COVID‐19, androgens, and androgenic alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research A New Universal Follicular Unit Excision Classification System for Hair Transplantation Difficulty and Patient Outcome
The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Optimizing skin disease diagnosis: harnessing online community data with contrastive learning and clustering techniques
Researchers improved a skin disease diagnosis model using online images, achieving up to 49.64% accuracy.
research Role of Non Androgenic Factors in Hair loss and Hair Regrowth
Eating a balanced diet with vitamins, micronutrients, and antioxidants is important for hair health and can help with hair loss.
research Assessment of hair loss: clinical relevance of hair growth evaluation methods
Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Hairline Design in Hair Replacement Surgery
Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
research Use of Hair Products Containing Hormone or Placenta by US Military Personnel
About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.
research Breaking the cycle of hair breakage: pearls for the management of acquired trichorrhexis nodosa
Proper hair care can prevent and stop hair breakage in people with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
research Metabolic dysfunction in obese Hispanic women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Obese Hispanic women with PCOS are at higher risk for metabolic problems than non-Hispanic white women.
research Hirsutism and virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.