research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
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research Phenotypic variation in biotinidase deficiency
Biotinidase deficiency has various symptoms and can be treated with biotin supplements.
research Hair anatomy for the clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research Significant Correction of Disease after Postnatal Administration of Recombinant Ectodysplasin A in Canine X-Linked Ectodermal Dysplasia
Giving a special protein to dogs with a certain genetic disease improved their symptoms but didn't help with hair growth.
research 9 Role of 5α-reductase in health and disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Androgen Replacement in Women: A Commentary
Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
research Common skin infections in children
The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Androgenetic alopecia in men and women
Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
research Telogen effluvium
Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
research Disease-Modifying Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: Strategies For Optimizing Management
A comprehensive approach to educating patients and managing side effects is crucial for improving adherence to multiple sclerosis treatments and patient quality of life.
research Chronic telogen effluvium is due to a reduction in the variance of anagen duration
Chronic hair shedding may be caused by less variation in hair growth times and might stop on its own after several years.
research Dutasteride improves male pattern hair loss in a randomized study in identical twins
Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
research Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of leflunomide and methotrexate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Leflunomide and methotrexate are equally effective for rheumatoid arthritis but have different side effects.
research Robotic Hair Restoration
The ARTAS robotic system for hair restoration is efficient with fewer cuts than manual methods, but it's limited to certain hair types and can still leave scars.
research Recent advances in the treatment of psoriasis
New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.
research Hair Transplantation Update
The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.
research Feline superficial pyoderma: a retrospective study of 52 cases (2001–2011)
Skin infections in cats are more common than thought, often affect young cats with allergies, and need better treatments.
research Spectrum of skin diseases in Yemen (Hajjah and adjacent region)
Most skin diseases in Hajjah, Yemen, were dermatitis, infections, and acne, influenced by local socioeconomic and environmental factors.
research Postmenopausal virilization after spousal use of topical androgens
A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction with Finasteride 1 mg Taken for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
research Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapies: adverse effect surveillance and management
The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
research Spironolactone‐induced hepatitis
A woman's liver problems improved after she stopped taking spironolactone.
research The intragenic mRNA-microRNA regulatory network during telogen-anagen hair follicle transition in the cashmere goat
The research found that a complex gene network, controlled by microRNAs, is important for hair growth in cashmere goats.
research The Art of Repair in Surgical Hair Restoration Part I: Basic Repair Strategies
Effective repair of bad hair transplants requires skilled techniques and careful use of donor hair, with strategies like reimplantation and camouflage, and new methods to minimize scarring.
research Hirsutism and virilisation.
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research Common Baldness in Women
The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
research Raspberry Ketone: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Raspberry ketone lacks sufficient human research to support health benefit claims and requires more rigorous studies to confirm its safety and effectiveness.