research Is there a role for 5α‐reductase inhibitors in transgender individuals?
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
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research Aesthetic considerations in secondary procedures for gender reassignment
Secondary aesthetic surgeries for gender reassignment are generally satisfying and advance overall aesthetic surgery techniques, but psychological support is important.
research A controlled study of the effects of RU58841, a non-steroidal antiandrogen, on human hair production by balding scalp grafts maintained on testosterone-conditioned nude mice
RU58841 significantly increases hair growth rate and initiates more hair cycles, but doesn't affect hair thickness, suggesting it could be a new treatment for baldness.
research Cutaneous ulcers due to interferon seem not to be related to the dosage
Skin ulcers from interferon may not depend on the amount given.
research Androgens and acne: perspectives on clascoterone, the first topical androgen receptor antagonist
Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
research Hirsutism – From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Controversies in off‐label prescriptions in dermatology: the perspective of the patient, the physician, and the pharmaceutical companies
The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
research Adsorptive cathodic stripping determination of minoxidil in pharmaceutical, cream and shampoo products
Researchers developed a sensitive method to measure minoxidil in various products with high accuracy.
research Effects of Flutamide, a pure antiandrogen, on endocrine parameters, in the adult female rat
Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.
research Nonspecific diffuse alopecia as a single manifestation of syphilis infection: clinical and trichoscopic features
Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
research Topical Antiandrogen Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
research Hair loss among transgender and gender‐nonbinary patients: a cross‐sectional study
Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.
research The vellus index: a new method of assessing hair growth
The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.
research The psychological and aesthetic impact of age‐related hair changes in females
Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
research Naturally Occurring Hair Growth Peptide: Water-Soluble Chicken Egg Yolk Peptides Stimulate Hair Growth Through Induction of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production
Chicken egg yolk peptides can promote hair growth by increasing a specific growth factor.
research Therapeutic Efficacy of a Combination Therapy of Topical 17α-Estradiol and Topical Minoxidil on Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Noncomparative, Retrospective Evaluation
Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
research Linking allergy to mercury to HLA and burning mouth syndrome
Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
research Endocrinology & Metabolism News, August 2005
Finasteride causes temporary cell death in BPH tissues.
research Evaluation of adding platelet‐rich plasma to combined medical therapy in androgenetic alopecia
Adding platelet-rich plasma improves hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
research Prescribing Habits for Androgenic Alopecia Among Dermatologists in Spain in 2017: A Cross-Sectional Study
In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Patient Survey
PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
research Pantolactams as androgen receptor antagonists for the topical suppression of sebum production
Pfizer found that pantolactam-based compounds can reduce sebum (skin oil) production when applied topically.
research Parenteral and Oral Cyproterone Acetate Treatment in Severe Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.
research Tropical diphencyprone therapy in alopecia totalis
Diphencyprone therapy can effectively treat severe hair loss in motivated patients.
research Accelerated hair growth by combining thread monofilament and minoxidil in female androgenetic alopecia
Thread monofilament and minoxidil together increase hair growth in female androgenetic alopecia.
research An update on diagnosis and treatment of female pattern hair loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research Evaluation of healthcare for transgender veterans
The healthcare for transgender veterans could be better with a more unified team approach.
research Stratifying clinical response to adjuvant platelet‐rich plasma in patients with androgenetic alopecia
PRP treatment helps 70.1% of hair loss patients after two sessions.
research Scalp Sarcoidosis with Systemic Involvement: A Case Report and Literature Review
Scalp sarcoidosis can cause hair loss and needs accurate diagnosis and treatment with specific medications.
research Long-term satisfaction and tolerability with low-dose flutamide: a 20-year surveillance study on 120 hyperandrogenic women
Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.