research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
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research UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
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 A Case Report of Werner’s Syndrome With a Novel Mutation From India
A new genetic mutation causing Werner's syndrome was found in an Indian man.
research Impact of Laser Therapy on the Quality of Life in Women Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Associated Hirsutism: An Observational Study
Laser hair removal improves life quality short-term for women with PCOS-related hirsutism.
research Reversal of andro-genetic alopecia in a male. A spironolactone effect?
A man's baldness improved possibly due to a medication that blocks male hormones.
research The evaluation and treatment of androgen excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research AN UPDATED OVERVIEW OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
research Diagnostic challenges in determining alopecia areata
Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
research A BRIEF STUDY ON ALOPECIA AREATA
Alopecia areata causes hair loss with varied treatment responses and frequent relapses.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia due to Ovarian Hyperandrogenemia Treated with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy
Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in a Patient with Klinefelter Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review
Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: efficacy of treatment modalities
Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
research Androgens and alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research Postmenopausal virilization after spousal use of topical androgens
A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Asians: a retrospective clinical study
The study concluded that combination therapy with topical corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine or finasteride is effective in treating Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Asians.
research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research and Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
research Clobetasol propionate 0.05% under occlusion in the treatment of alopecia totalis/universalis
Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
research A New Look at the 5?-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update of Treatment Options
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
research Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Prolactin and the Skin: A Dermatological Perspective on an Ancient Pleiotropic Peptide Hormone
Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
research Adipocytes in Skin Health and Disease
Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
research Natural progression of male pattern baldness in young men
Young men with male pattern baldness lose hair density over time without treatment.
research Topical minoxidil in alopecia areata
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata safely.
research Alternative uses of dermoscopy in daily clinical practice: An update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Androgens in women
Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.