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 General Dermatology
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
research Minoxidil and Tail-like Effect
Minoxidil caused hair to grow in unintended areas, like a tail, in a young girl.
research Activity of isoflavone in managing polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms (Review)
Isoflavone may help manage PCOS symptoms, but its effectiveness is uncertain.
research Poster Abstracts
The model and estimator can predict drug exposure in kidney transplant patients well.
research Medicine and the Law
A woman successfully sued for not being told about a medication's side effects, emphasizing doctors' duty to inform patients.
research Hypertension and aldosterone levels in women with early-onset androgenetic alopecia
Women with early hair loss have higher blood pressure and aldosterone; screening and treatment may help.
research Androgen receptor genetic variant predicts COVID‐19 disease severity: a prospective longitudinal study of hospitalized COVID‐19 male patients
A certain genetic variant in the androgen receptor may predict the severity of COVID-19 in men.
research Very-low-dose oral minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia: A study with quantitative trichoscopic documentation
Low-dose oral minoxidil improved or stabilized hair loss in some patients, but higher doses may be needed for significant effects.
research Micro needling: A novel therapeutic approach for androgenetic alopecia, A Review of Literature
Microneedling may help hair loss, but needs more research.
research Utility of azathioprine, methotrexate and cyclosporine as steroid‐sparing agents in chronic alopecia areata: a retrospective study of continuation rates in 138 patients
Azathioprine is the most continued treatment for chronic alopecia areata over a year, often with added low-dose prednisolone.
research Topical and oral minoxidil for hair disorders in pediatric patients: What do we know so far?
Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
research Clinicopathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: A retrospective cohort study
Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.
research Interventions for androgenic alopecia in women
Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.
research STATUS OF MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
research HAIR REGROWTH
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
research Nanotechnology advances for hair loss
Nanotechnology could make hair loss treatments more effective and reduce side effects, but more research is needed before it's available.
research Cyproterone acetate as initial treatment and maintenance therapy for hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
research Treatment of hirsutism with cimetidine: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Safety of low‐dose oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss. A systematic review and pooled‐analysis of individual patient data
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
research Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride and Hair Transplantation
Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
research Low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia: A 3-year North American retrospective case series
Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hair growth in alopecia patients.
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 Determination of illegal adulteration of dietary supplements with synthetic hair-growth compounds by UPLC and LC-Q-TOF/MS
The new method accurately detects illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil can increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted hair, and slow down further hair loss, especially beneficial for women, young men with thinning hair, and those wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp.
research Efficacy of non-surgical treatments for female-pattern hair loss:a systematic review and network Meta-analysis
Certain combination therapies, like microneedling with minoxidil, are more effective for female-pattern hair loss than other treatments.
research A comparative study of different treatment modalities of polycystic ovarian syndrome in women of reproductive age group at tertiary care centre
Combining letrozole with metformin is the most effective treatment for inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS.
research Botanical Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.