Androgenic alopecia (male type baldness) is a common problem without having any satisfactory solution. Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) is an exotic herb, berries of which are used increasingly in the prevention and treatment of androgenic alopecia with definite success. The active principle of the berries has been found to be phytosterols conjugated with certain esterified fatty acids. They act i...

Females differ from males in transmitting not only nuclear genes but also cytoplasmic genetic elements (CGEs), including DNA in mitochondria, chloroplasts and microorganisms that are present in the cell. Until recently, evolutionary research has adopted a nucleocentric approach in which organelles have been viewed as subservient energy suppliers. In this article, we propose that a more equitabl...

The Gulf Journal of Dermatology and Venereology INTRODUCTION Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a hereditary and androgen-dependent progressive thinning of the scalp hair in a defined pattern. It is a common dermatological disorder affecting more men and occasionally women, with significant negative impact on their social and psychological well being. AGA commonly begins by 20 years of age and affe...

This paper presents a brief overview of the items materia medica harvested from male red deer [Cervus elephas]. The medicinal use stag's antlers and other body parts began in classical times with writings Dioscorides Pliny Elder, relied on legendary vitality, sexual prowess, strength, alexipharmic rejuvenative powers which animal was credited. In early modern wide range organs stags killed form...

The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women belongs to the most frequent endocrinopathies. This syndrome is characteristic by a hormonal and metabolic imbalance. It seems to be a kind of an oligogenic disease resulting from the interaction among several key genes and environmental effects. Considering the genetic basis of this syndrome there is no reason why the syndrome could not occur in me...

A patient who had partial permanent scalp baldness from birth is described. The role of caput succedaneum in its aetiology is discussed.

The human body possesses amazing healing powers that numerous illnesses and injuries could be recovered. It should be noted that the human skin is the largest organ of the body. It has the amazing ability to constantly regenerate itself. Hair regrowth on the human scalp has also been an important research topic [1-3] in last decades due to a sharp increase in the population with baldness. Howev...

Minoxidil, an orally administered, peripheral vasodilator used to treat hypertension, causes hypertrichosis in more than 80% of users. The drug reduces elevated blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance. Chemically, minoxidil i s 2,4-diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine-3-oxide; it is soluble in water to the extent of approximately 2 mg/ml, i s more readily soluble in propylene glyc...