research A guide to understanding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
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research Endocrinology of the Aging Prostate: Current Concepts
Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Female pattern hair loss: A retrospective study in a tertiary referral center
Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.
research Moxibustion improves ovarian function based on the regulation of the androgen balance
Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.
research Placental mRNA Expression of Neurokinin B Is Increased in PCOS Pregnancies with Female Offspring
Pregnant women with PCOS have higher levels of Neurokinin B in the placenta, especially with female babies.
research Managing patterned hair loss – a hair raising task!
Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
research PROLACTIN AND HYPERPROLACTINAEMIA IN FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY – AN UPDATE
Too much prolactin can cause menstrual problems, infertility, and sexual issues in women.
research Utilities of Botulinum Toxins in Dermatology and Cosmetology
Botulinum toxin is used in skin care for cosmetic and medical purposes.
research In Vitro Biological Activity and In Vivo Human Study of Porcine-Placenta-Extract-Loaded Nanovesicle Formulations for Skin and Hair Rejuvenation
Porcine placenta extract may improve hair growth and skin health.
research In vitro anti-melanoma activity and in vivo hair growth stimulation by Lophocereus marginatus methanol extracts
Lophocereus marginatus extracts may help treat melanoma and stimulate hair growth.
research Effects of Dietary Selenium Yeast Supplementation in Pregnant Cashmere Goats on the Development of Offspring Hair Follicles
Giving selenium yeast to pregnant goats leads to better hair growth and cashmere quality in their babies.
research Electrochemical Detector for Liquid Chromatography: Determining Minoxidil in Hair-Growth Pharmaceuticals
The method effectively detects minoxidil in hair-growth products.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin-resistant hyperinsulinemia
Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research The Effect of Finasteride in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.
research Health and fertility in World Health Organization group 2 anovulatory women
Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.
research Gene expression of type 2 17β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in scalp hairs of hirsute women
Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
research Finasteride-related Leydig cell tumour: report of a case and literature review
Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
research The 5alpha-reductase type 1, but not type 2, gene is expressed in anagen hairs plucked from the vertex area of the scalp of hirsute women and normal individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research Association of androgenetic alopecia with metabolic syndrome in men: a community-based survey
Balding men, especially young ones, may have higher risk of heart issues and diabetes; check cholesterol levels.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow, but may cause sexual side effects.
research Family planning 2011: better use of existing methods, new strategies and more informed choices for female contraception
The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.
research Treatments for Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Systematic Review and Treatment Algorithm
More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
research Mesenchyme governs hair follicle induction
The mesenchyme can start hair growth, but the exact signal that causes this is still unknown.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.
research Ethnicity, obesity and the prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes in PCOS: a systematic review and meta-regression
Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
research Pathophysiological mechanisms implicated in postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.
research Macrophages Regulate Schwann Cell Maturation after Nerve Injury
Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.
research Glutamine Metabolism Controls Stem Cell Fate Reversibility and Long-Term Maintenance in the Hair Follicle
Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
research Topical RT1640 treatment effectively reverses gray hair and stem cell loss in a mouse model of radiation‐induced canities
RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
research Inflammatory markers and Lp(a) levels as cardiovascular risk factors in androgenetic alopecia
AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.