research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
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research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.
research A study on the extracts of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. in treatment of cyclophosphamide induced alopecia
Cuscuta reflexa extracts helped regrow hair in rats with drug-induced hair loss.
research Allergic contact dermatitis from dyes in wigs following diphencyprone treatment
Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.
research Why care about Linear Hair Growth Rates (LHGR)? A study using in vivo imaging and computer assisted image analysis after manual processing (CAIAMP) in unaffected male controls and men with male pattern hair loss (MPHL)
Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
research Effect of wigs on perceived quality of life level in androgenetic alopecia patients
Wigs greatly improve life quality for hair loss patients.
research Digit ratio 2D:4D is a possible indicator for androgenetic alopecia in males
Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Black Patients: A Systematic Review
More inclusive research is needed to effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in Black patients.
research Reassessing frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
research Radiotherapy-Induced Skin Fibrosis: Pathophysiology, Emerging Therapeutics, and the Role of Dermatology
Radiotherapy can cause skin fibrosis, which is often overlooked and needs better treatment and evaluation.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
research Propecia: The Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
research Cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research THERAPEUTIC HOTLINE Finasteride, 1 mg daily administration on male androgenetic alopecia in different age groups: 10-year follow-up
Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for male hair loss, especially when started early.
research «Antiaging capilar», un nuevo hito en la dermatología
"Antiaging capilar" aims to restore youthful hair appearance by addressing age-related changes.
research Defining the impact of β-catenin/Tcf transactivation on epithelial stem cells
β-catenin is essential for stem cell activation and proliferation in hair follicles.
research Effects of finasteride in patients with inflammatory chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study
Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
research Androgenic Effects on Ventricular Repolarization
ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
research A discourse on human hair fibers and reflections on the conservation of drug molecules
Hair analysis for drugs needs a better understanding of how drugs enter hair, considering factors like hair structure and pigmentation.
research The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana tropicalis
Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
research Side Effects of 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research A population‐based nested case–control study: the use of 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors and the increased risk of osteoporosis diagnosis in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Exerts Neuroprotection Against Ischemic Brain Injury in Aged Male Rats
Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.
research Finasteride treatment and male breast cancer: a register-based cohort study in four Nordic countries
Finasteride use may increase the risk of male breast cancer.
research Somatization in the dermatology patient: Some sociocultural perspectives
Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.
research Function of KLF4 in Stem Cell Biology
KLF4 is important for maintaining stem cells and has potential in cancer treatment and wound healing.
research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.