research Prepubertal pattern hair loss
Children under 10 can experience hair thinning without hormone issues, and it may improve with treatment.
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research Thallium poisoning. Diagnosis may be elusive but alopecia is the clue.
Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
research C53 HAIR FOLLICLE STEM CELLS AND BONE MARROW MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS IN BLADDER REGENERATION
research 34 A patient with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus 1 year after being diagnosed with membranous glomerulonephritis
A 9-year-old girl developed type 1 diabetes and alopecia after being treated for a rare kidney disease.
research Acute selenium poisoning by paradise nuts (Lecythis ollaria)
Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
research Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Disorder of Androgen Metabolism in the Male
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.
research Physiological changes in the skin during pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
research An observational retrospective evaluation of 79 young men with long-term adverse effects after use of finasteride against androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Follicle trauma and the role of the dissecting microscope in hair transplantation
Using a microscope during hair transplants cuts damage to follicles in half and could improve hair growth.
research Minoxidil for severe hypertension after failure of other hypotensive drugs.
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
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 The Pharmacokinetics of 2.5- to 10-mg Oral Doses of Minoxidil in Healthy Volunteers
This document studied minoxidil in healthy volunteers. Minoxidil is quickly absorbed and eliminated from the body.
research Evidence of increased DNA methylation of the androgen receptor gene in occipital hair follicles from men with androgenetic alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research Protein-losing Enteropathy Exacerbated with the Appearance of Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Protein-losing enteropathy worsened with lupus symptoms but improved with prednisolone.
research Topical minoxidil reduces blood pressure
Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
research AN ATTEMPT TO ASSESS THE MAGNITUDE OF ENDOGENOUS ANDROGEN PRODUCTION IN A CASE OF THE ADRENOGENITAL SYNDROME*
A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
research Edematous striae distensae
The girl's swelling and skin issues improved with fluid restriction and diuretics.
research Homologous recombination induced by doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto in the Drosophila wing‐spot test
Doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto cause genetic changes in fruit flies.
research Dermoscopic features of discoid lupus erythematosus
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
research Human Hair as a Testing Substrate in the Era of Precision Medicine: Potential Role of ‘Omics-Based Approaches
Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research HIV infection mimicking autoimmune disorder
A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
research Liquid Protein Diets and Telogen Effluvium: A Case Report
A liquid protein diet caused hair loss in a young woman.
research Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS): The role of medications in improvement of quality of life
Medications improve quality of life for men with lower urinary tract symptoms.
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research Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
research Severe Insulin Resistance in a Pediatric Patient: Key Areas to Address in the Screening
The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.
research Effects of botulinum toxin type A on histamine-induced itch and vasomotor responses in human skin
Botulinum toxin type A reduces itch and inflammation from histamine and may help treat certain skin conditions and hair loss.
research Remission of hair loss and induction of hair regrowth by botulinum neurotoxin A in mice
Botulinum toxin A helped stop hair loss and grow new hair in mice.
research Rates of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms in relatives of patients with PCOS
Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.
research ALOPECIA AREATA
Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.