research Pharmacologic properties of minoxidil: a new hypotensive agent.
Minoxidil is a new drug that lowers blood pressure.
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900-930 / 1000+ results research Embryonic hair follicle fate change by augmented β-catenin through Shh and Bmp signaling
β-catenin, Shh, and Bmp signaling control hair follicle development.
research Expression of basement membrane components through morphological changes in the hair growth cycle
Fibronectin and other basement membrane components increase during hair growth and decrease during rest.
research Occult Syringomas of Scalp Associated With Progressive Hair Loss
Hidden sweat gland tumors might cause hair loss.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Defects in Androgen Biosynthesis Causing 46,XY Disorders of Sexual Development
Genetic defects in androgen production are linked to male developmental disorders and are improving treatment understanding.
research Functions of peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptors (PPAR) in skin homeostasis
PPARs help regulate skin health and could be used to treat skin disorders.
research Distribution of Extracellular Matrix Molecules in Human Hair Follicles
ECM molecules are crucial for hair growth and development.
research Hair transplanting: an important but often forgotten treatment for female pattern hair loss
Hair transplanting is a useful, often overlooked treatment for female pattern hair loss.
research Gab1 and Mapk Signaling Are Essential in the Hair Cycle and Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence
Gab1 protein is crucial for hair growth and stem cell renewal, and Mapk signaling helps maintain these processes.
research Prolonged maintenance of human hair follicles in vitro in a serum-free medium
Human hair follicles can grow in a lab for at least 9 days without serum, keeping their natural characteristics.
research Zinc‐responsive dermatosis in goats suggestive of hereditary malabsorption: two field cases
Goats may need lifelong zinc supplements due to hereditary zinc absorption issues.
research Standardizing the Classification and Description of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Mini-Micrografting Techniques
Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
research Reversible ageusia associated with losartan
Losartan can cause temporary loss of taste.
research Use of Insulin-Sensitizing Agents in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.
research Hair Transplantation: Current Concepts and Techniques
The document concludes that hair transplantation is recommended for those not helped by medical treatments, but warns that high-density transplants may lower hair survival rates.
research The spotted lunula
Alopecia areata can cause spotty white areas on nails.
research Obesity and the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.
research Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis
Corticosteroids may effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Totalis with manageable side effects.
research Vertex balding, plasma insulin-like growth factor 1, and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3
Men with balding at age 45 had higher IGF-1 and lower IGFBP-3, suggesting these factors might be important in male pattern baldness.
research Emerging concepts about prenatal genesis, aberrant metabolism and treatment paradigms in polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.
research Human skin color: Origin, variation and significance
Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
research In utero Diagnosis of Trichothiodystrophy by Endoscopically-Guided Fetal Eyebrow Biopsy
Prenatal diagnosis of trichothiodystrophy is possible in the second trimester using fetal eyebrow biopsy, with sulfur content analysis being more reliable.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
research An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism
The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
research The infected hairs of tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis: Demonstration of uniqueness of the hair cuticle by scanning electron microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
research Alopecia areata in a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)
The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
research Estimating the Number of Lifetime Follicular Units: A Survey and Comments of Experienced Hair Transplant Surgeons
Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.
research Recipient Area Hair Direction and Angle in Hair Transplanting
The paper concludes that copying the natural direction and angle of hair in transplants is key for a natural look and doesn't harm hair survival.