research Human hair follicles operate an internal Cori cycle and modulate their growth via glycogen phosphorylase
Inhibiting glycogen metabolism can promote hair growth.
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research Enhanced remyelination during late pregnancy: involvement of the GABAergic system
Late pregnancy helps repair brain damage in rats due to the GABAergic system.
research A randomized, investigator-blinded, controlled, split-scalp study of the efficacy and safety of a 1550-nm fractional erbium-glass laser, used in combination with topical 5% minoxidil versus 5% minoxidil alone, for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
research Platelet‐rich plasma on female androgenetic alopecia: Tested on 10 patients
PRP injections increase hair density and diameter in female androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
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 Hormonal Basis of Male and Female Androgenic Alopecia: Clinical Relevance
Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.
research Evaluation of New Pregnane Derivatives as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitor.
New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
research Clinical Approach to the Patient With Alopecia
Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
research Protective effect of Korean Red Ginseng against chemotherapeutic drug-induced premature catagen development assessed with human hair follicle organ culture model
Korean Red Ginseng may protect against hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
research Dermatological problems of the puberty
Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.
research Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.
research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men
The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men’s Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Androgenetic alopecia as an indicator of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk
Hair loss may indicate higher heart risk and metabolic issues.
research Resveratrol Ameliorates the Seminiferous Tubules Damages Induced by Finasteride in Adult Male Rats
Resveratrol helps prevent finasteride-induced damage in male rats, improving reproductive function.
research Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair restoration surgery has improved with better techniques for natural looks and managing patient expectations, but it remains labor-intensive and requires careful consideration of potential complications.
research Oral minoxidil bio‐activation by hair follicle outer root sheath cell sulfotransferase enzymes predicts clinical efficacy in female pattern hair loss
Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
research Cystine-thiamin-containing hair-growth formulation modulates the response to UV radiation in an in vitro model for growth-limiting conditions of human keratinocytes
A hair-growth formula with cystine and thiamin helps protect skin cells against UV damage and improves their growth.
research The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Hereditary vitamin D rickets: a case series in a family
Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
research Pharmacokinetics of 2 Novel Formulations of Modified-Release Oral Testosterone Alone and With Finasteride in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
New oral testosterone formulations show potential for safer, effective hormone replacement in men with low testosterone.
research Male pattern hair loss: prevention rather than regrowth
Preventing hair loss is more effective than regrowth; oral finasteride is a realistic option.
research Thiosulfate promotes hair growth in mouse model
Thiosulfate may help hair grow faster in mice and works well with a common hair growth treatment.
research Efficacy and safety of a new 5% minoxidil formulation in male androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, placebo‐controlled, double‐blind, noninferiority study
New 5% minoxidil formula safely and effectively treats male hair loss.
research The use of testosterone after menopause
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.
research Alopecia due to high androgen index contraceptives
Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
research Investigational medications in the treatment of alopecia
New treatments for hair loss are being developed using molecular biology.
research Efficacy and safety of a dietary supplement containing a lipid co-extract from Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in women. Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
research The effects of benzodiazepines on hormones in women with idiopathic hirsutism
Benzodiazepines changed hormone levels but did not affect hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.