research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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510-540 / 1000+ results research Hair loss in long-term or home parenteral nutrition: are micronutrient deficiencies to blame?
Micronutrient deficiencies may cause hair loss in people on long-term parenteral nutrition.
research Trichoscopic findings of androgenetic alopecia and their association with disease severity
Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
research A review of monochromatic light devices for the treatment of alopecia areata
Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
research Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis
Corticosteroids may effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Totalis with manageable side effects.
research Fibroproliferative genes are preferentially expressed in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Polymorphisms of FST gene and their association with wool quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep
Certain genetic variations in the FST gene are linked to better wool quality in Chinese Merino sheep.
research Steroid sulfatase inhibitors
Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.
research Protective Role of Nutritional Plants Containing Flavonoids in Hair Follicle Disruption: A Review
Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Skin transcriptome reveals the intrinsic molecular mechanisms underlying hair follicle cycling in Cashmere goats under natural and shortened photoperiod conditions
Changing light exposure can affect hair growth timing in goats, possibly due to a key gene, CSDC2.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
research A Systematic Review of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women.
Topical finasteride reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in men and women.
research Parsing patterns: Emerging roles of tissue self-organization in health and disease
Understanding tissue self-organization can improve treatments for diseases and advance regenerative medicine.
research Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: What’s New in Medical Treatment?
New drugs and combination therapies are improving treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms.
research Oral Zinc Sulphate in Treatment of Alopecia Areata (Double Blind; Cross-Over Study)
Oral zinc sulphate effectively treats alopecia areata with few side effects.
research Expression of androgen receptor coactivator ARA70/ELE1 in androgenic alopecia
The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.
research Efficacy of different concentrations of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis
5 mg/mL of triamcinolone acetonide is most effective for hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
research In-vitro permeation of drugs into porcine hair follicles: is it quantitatively equivalent to permeation into human hair follicles?
Porcine hair follicles can effectively model human hair follicles for drug absorption.
research Unusual patterns of presentation of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A clinical and trichoscopic analysis of 98 patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.
research The quality of E uropean dermatological guidelines: critical appraisal of the quality of EDF guidelines using the AGREE II instrument
European dermatological guidelines vary in quality, with some highly rated, but improvements are needed in applicability and consistency.
research Clinical characterization of men with long QT syndrome and torsades de pointes associated with hypogonadism: A review and pharmacovigilance study
Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.
research Follicular unit extraction hair transplant harvest: a review of current recommendations and future considerations
The document concludes that Follicular Unit Extraction is an advanced, less invasive hair transplant method with fewer side effects than traditional methods.
research Ketoconazole use in the treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism
Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.
research The influence of obesity on Androstenedione to Testosterone ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperandrogenemia
Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.
research Clinically-Relevant Chemotherapy Interactions with Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Patients with Cancer
Some herbal medicines can interfere with chemotherapy, affecting treatment and causing side effects.
research Care for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Development and Prescribing Patterns of a Multidisciplinary Clinic
In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
research Estimation methods for human circadian phase by use of peripheral tissues
New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
research Beard involvement in a man with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
research Exploring the Function of Epicardial Cells Beyond the Surface
The epicardium is vital for heart repair and regeneration, offering potential for new heart disease therapies.
research Transient heart failure in an adult with kawasaki disease
An adult with Kawasaki disease experienced temporary heart failure but recovered without lasting heart damage.