research ‘Hirsutism’: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
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510-540 / 1000+ results research Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis Induced Alopecia: A Clinical Case Report
Alopecia can be caused by multicentric reticulohistiocytosis.
research A study of clinical and investigational profile of hirsute women at a tertiary care center in Western India
Idiopathic hirsutism is the most common cause of hirsutism in women, followed by PCOS.
research Reflectance confocal microscopy can differentiate dermoscopic white dots of the scalp between sweat gland ducts or follicular infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
research Marie-unna hereditary hypotrichosis
A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
research A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
research Marie‐Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis or Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Hypotrichosis with Woolly Hair: The Diagnostic Dilemma of Labeling Cases with Hypotrichosis
research Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: Premature Aging
RNA-based treatments show promise for managing Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
research What’s new in hidradenitis suppurativa?
The document concludes that awareness and understanding of hidradenitis suppurativa are increasing, but effective treatments are still needed.
research Whisker hair--an update.
Whisker hair in young people might predict severe future hair loss.
research Metabolic syndrome — a new definition and management guidelines
New guidelines stress early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to manage metabolic syndrome and prevent complications.
research Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome - A brief introduction
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome caused rapid aging due to a genetic mutation, with treatments to manage symptoms.
research Relationship between serum anti-Mullerian hormone and intrafollicular AMH levels in PCOS women
Women with PCOS have higher levels of AMH in their blood and follicles, and this can help predict their risk of overreaction to fertility treatments.
research 1494 Dual effects of HA-iMSC-exosomes in human follicle dermal papilla cells (HFDPC) on androgenic alopecia in vitro model
Exosomes from certain stem cells can fight hair loss by promoting hair growth and maintaining the growth phase of hair.
research rwSALT: a regrowth-weighted SALT score providing direct pixel-level measurement rather than visual estimation
rwSALT provides precise hair regrowth measurement from scalp photos.
research Hyperandrogenemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, characteristics and association with body mass index
High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
research Human papillomavirus 60-positive epidermal cyst and wart at a nonpalmoplantar location
HPV 60 may cause cysts and warts on the face, not just hands and feet.
research The clinical management of hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Examining the association of menarche and correlates in a rural polycystic ovary syndrome population: A cross-sectional study
Early menarche may indicate higher risk of severe hirsutism in PCOS patients.
research Differences in Growth Response of Human Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Herbal Extracts and a Growth Factor
Rosemary and Marshmallow extracts may help hair growth.
research Hair Manganese as a Marker of Cardiometabolic Status Rather than Coronary Artery Disease Severity—An Exploratory Pilot Study
Hair manganese may relate to cardiometabolic health, not coronary artery disease severity.
research Multidomain Peptide Hydrogel Accelerates Healing of Full-Thickness Wounds in Diabetic Mice
MDP hydrogel heals wounds faster and better than other treatments in diabetic mice.
research A Prospective Longitudinal Study of Dynamic of Human Papillomavirus 6 and 11 Infection in Anogenital Hairs and Eyebrows of Male Patients with Anogenital Warts and Age-Matched Controls
HPV6/11 is often found in hair of men with anogenital warts, especially pubic hair, and can lead to recurrent warts.
research MON-LB044 Bilateral Ovarian Hyperthecosis: A Benign and Unusual Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.
research HairMeasure: A Cost-Effective Device for Measuring Hair Mass Index
The HairMeasure device is a cheap way to measure Hair Mass Index and find scalp areas for hair exams.
research Engineered Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Overexpressing Controlled-Release Insulin Reverse Hyperglycemia in Mice with Type l Diabetes
Genetically modified stem cells from human hair follicles can lower blood sugar and increase survival in diabetic mice.
research Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis caused by a novel mutation in the human hairless transcript
A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
research DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF HIRSUTISM
Hirsutism perception varies by culture and individual.
research Półilościowa ocena hirsutyzmu u 850 pacjentek z zespołem policystycznych jajników i 2988 kobiet z grupy kontrolnej w Chinach
Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.
research Targeted Skin Overexpression of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor in Mice Causes Epidermal Atrophy, Premature Skin Barrier Formation, Eye Abnormalities, and Alopecia
Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.