research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft among Women with Hirsutism
Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.
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research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft among Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research Hair abnormalities and neurological disease
Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.
research Evidence from a humanized mouse model of androgenetic alopecia that platelet‐rich plasma stimulates hair regrowth, hair shaft diameter and vellus‐to‐terminal hair reconversion in vivo
PRP helps hair regrowth and thickness.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.
research Hirsutism: diagnosis and treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Acanthosis Nigricans during an HAIR-AN syndrome: "The Tree That Hides the Forest"
The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
research The Effect of Particle Size on the Deposition of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles in Different Skin Layers: A Histological Study
Smaller nanoparticles penetrate skin better, especially through hair follicles.
research Synthesis and Structure–Activity Relationships of the First Ferrocenyl-Aryl-Hydantoin Derivatives of the Nonsteroidal Antiandrogen Nilutamide
Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.
research Depression Circumstantially Related to the Administration of Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.
research Hormonal therapy for acne: why not as first line therapy? facts and controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
research Finasteride in the treatment of alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
research Regulatory roles of androgens in cutaneous wound healing
Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
research Alopecia With Endocrine Therapies in Patients With Cancer
Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.
research 5α-Reduced glucocorticoids: a story of natural selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Is hormonal treatment still an option in acne today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
research Pharmacologic Modulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
research Guidelines for management of androgenetic alopecia based on BASP classification-the Asian consensus committee guideline
Use 5% minoxidil or oral finasteride for mild-to-moderate hair loss, combine with hair transplant for severe cases.
research Hormonal therapies for acne
Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.
research The Use of Hormonal Antiandrogen Therapy in Female Patients with Acne: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Phospholipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticle-mediated transfollicular delivery of quercetin: prospective implement for the treatment of androgenic alopecia
Quercetin-loaded nanoparticles can penetrate skin, minimize hair loss, and promote hair regrowth, showing slightly better results than a marketed product.
research Trichologic response of platelet-rich plasma in androgenetic alopecia is maintained during combination therapy
PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.
research Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride and Hair Transplantation
Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
research Histological evaluation of hair follicle due to papain's depilatory effect
Papain cream removes hair better than papain gel, causing hair follicles to widen and skin to thicken.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
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 Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment for Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Review of the Literature
PRP treatment may promote hair growth and improve hair density in women with AGA, but more research is needed.