research Immunohistochemical localization of types 1 and 2 5α-reductase in human scalp
The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research Epidermal patterning and induction of different hair types during mouse embryonic development
Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research DERMATOLOGIC SIDE EFFECTS OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGIC AGENTS
Some psychiatric drugs can cause skin problems, but serious reactions are rare.
research Male and female pattern hair loss: Treatable and worth treating
Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
research Simultaneous determination of androgens and prostaglandins in human urine using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
Researchers developed a reliable way to measure hormones in urine, showing that a baldness treatment doesn't change hormone levels.
research Videodermoscopy does not enhance diagnosis of scalp contact dermatitis due to topical minoxidil
Dermoscopy can't help doctors identify scalp irritation caused by topical minoxidil.
research Androgenic alopecia may have evolved to protect men from prostate cancer by increasing skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation
Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
research A simple technique to distinguish fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution from androgenetic alopecia and concomitant seborrheic dermatitis
A simple scalp scraping can effectively distinguish fibrosing alopecia from androgenetic alopecia with seborrheic dermatitis.
research 392 Hair loss after drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms: A multicentric retrospective study
Some patients who had a severe drug reaction developed long-term hair loss.
research TOC
Understanding drug effects and careful monitoring are crucial for safe and effective dermatology treatments.
research ABSTRACTS
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
research Prepubertal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD in children may not depend on androgens and should be treated with anti-inflammatory measures and minoxidil.
research Cutaneous signs in COVID ‐19 patients: A review
COVID-19 can cause different skin symptoms that may help with early diagnosis and show how severe the disease is.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
research Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D in Female Hair Loss: Do They Play a Role?
Low iron and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in women.
research A Prospective Study of Cutaneous Adverse Events Induced by Low-Dose Alpha-Interferon Treatment for Malignant Melanoma
Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.
research 5α-Reductase activity in the human hair follicle concentrates in the dermal papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
research Ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens during a woman's life span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research Monitoring chemotherapy‐induced alopecia with trichoscopy
Chemotherapy caused hair loss with specific patterns, but most patients had hair regrowth after treatment, while some had lasting hair loss.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Skin and Hair Disease
Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.
research ULBP3: a marker for alopecia areata incognita
ULBP3 could be a marker for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita and may be linked to its cause and development.
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors - a new hope in dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Scalp Psoriasiform Contact Dermatitis with Acute Telogen Effluvium due to Topical Minoxidil Treatment
Minoxidil treatment for hair loss can cause scalp allergy and severe hair loss.
research Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss
Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
research Nocebo effect in Dermatology
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
research Animal models of alopecia
The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.
research Midline alopecia reduction combined with hair transplantation
Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
research Long‐pulsed ruby laser‐assisted hair removal in male‐to‐female transsexuals
Long-pulsed ruby laser effectively reduces hair in male-to-female transsexuals.
research Alarm reaction of pilosebaceous apparatus
The hair and oil glands react by changing structure when stressed.