research Hirsutism and virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
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research Hirsutism in a Female Adolescent Induced by Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone
A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.
research A CASE REPORT ON POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME WITH METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS
Early recognition and comprehensive management of PCOS can prevent long-term health issues.
research A CASE REPORT ON POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME WITH METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS
Early recognition and comprehensive management of PCOS can prevent long-term health issues.
research A Review of the Most Common Dermatologic Conditions and their Debilitating Psychosocial Impacts
Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
research Unlocking the Secrets of Home-Based Dermatology Devices: A Comprehensive Guide to Home-Based Dermatology Devices
Home-based dermatology devices offer convenient and affordable skincare but require careful use due to potential risks.
research Characterization and Management of Adverse Events of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Alopecia: A Narrative Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats alopecia but can cause side effects like excess hair growth and fluid retention.
research Dermatological Changes during Menopause and HRT: What to Expect?
Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) trilogy: a translational and clinical review
The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
research Hair Removal by Lasers
Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
research Tissue Resident Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells: Sentinels and Saboteurs in Health and Disease
Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells are important for immunity and tolerance, affect hair growth and wound healing, and their dysfunction can contribute to obesity-related diseases and other health issues.
research Sinapic acid and glabridin synergistically mitigate androgenetic alopecia by modulating ferroptosis through stabilization of β-catenin against ubiquitin-dependent degradation.
Sinapic acid and glabridin together help hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
research The evaluation and management of hirsutism*1
Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
research Hypertrichosis in females applying minoxidil topical solution and in normal controls
Minoxidil use increases facial hair growth in females, more in older users.
research Generalized hypertrichosis after 5% minoxidil solution in trichorhinophalangeal syndrome: A case report and review of the literatures
5% minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth in TRPS patients.
research Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents
Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
research 15-Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenase Inhibitor Restores Endothelial Function Under Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Stress in Human Dermal Microvascular Endothelial Cells
DPP may help hair regrowth by improving blood vessel function under stress.
research Eflornithine Hydrochloride-Loaded Electrospun Nanofibers as a Potential Face Mask for Hirsutism Application
The new face mask with Eflornithine can potentially reduce facial hair growth and moisturize skin.
research The role of PPARγ-mediated signalling in skin biology and pathology: new targets and opportunities for clinical dermatology
PPARγ is crucial for skin health but can have both beneficial and harmful effects.
research Marine Health-Promoting Compounds: Recent Trends for Their Characterization and Human Applications
Seaweeds contain beneficial compounds with potential uses in food, cosmetics, and health, but more research is needed to improve extraction and safety.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Increase the Expression of Anagen-Related Molecules in Human Dermal Papilla Cells via GSK-3β/ERK/Akt Signaling Pathway
Low-frequency electromagnetic fields can boost molecules related to hair growth in human skin cells.
research Exosome as a Therapeutic Agent in Cosmetic Dermatology
Exosomes may improve skin and hair treatments but need more research for safe use.
research Cannabinoid Signaling in the Skin: Therapeutic Potential of the “C(ut)annabinoid” System
Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
research The clinical evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality-of-Life Questionnaire: Confirmatory Factor Analysis
The questionnaire is valid and reliable but needs more testing for future predictions.
research Biomedical versus cultural constructions of abnormality: The case of idiopathic hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research Comprehensive clinical management of hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Cannabinoid Compounds as a Pharmacotherapeutic Option for the Treatment of Non-Cancer Skin Diseases
Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
research Faun tail nevus: A series of 15 cases and their management with Intense Pulse Light
Intense Pulse Light effectively reduces hair growth in faun tail nevus.