Hair Restoration
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44 / 44 resultsresearch Illuminating Current Pitfalls in Optimal Photobiomodulation Device Development and Assessment for Treating Hair Loss
This article reviews the limitations in current research on photobiomodulation for hair regrowth and suggests that optimal wavelengths and dosing have not yet been identified, noting that recommending these devices may be premature.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Bald Scalp in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Retains Hair Follicle Stem Cells but Lacks CD200-Rich and CD34-Positive Hair Follicle Progenitor Cells
This study found that androgenetic alopecia may involve a defect in the conversion of hair follicle stem cells to progenitor cells, as demonstrated by a reduced presence of progenitor cells in bald scalp samples.
research Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Bone Marrow and Umbilical Cord in Human Hair Multiplication
This study suggests that mesenchymal stem cell-induced dermal papilla-like tissues can generate new hair follicles in mice, indicating potential for developing hair cell therapy using stem cells.
research 5 mg/Day Finasteride Treatment for Normoandrogenic Asian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
This study suggests that 5 mg/day oral finasteride may increase hair density and thickness in normoandrogenic Asian women with female pattern hair loss over 12 months.
research Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Dutasteride 0.5 mg Once Daily in Male Patients with Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Study
This study found that 0.5 mg of dutasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo and was well tolerated over six months in men with male pattern hair loss.
research Erythropoietin Promotes Hair Shaft Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles and Modulates Hair Growth in Mice
This study found that erythropoietin promotes hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cells with functional erythropoietin receptors, enhancing hair shaft elongation and anagen phase in cultured human hair follicles and in mice.
research Dermal Papilla Cells Induce Keratinocyte Tubulogenesis in Culture
Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
research A Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia
This study reports the development of the first rodent model for androgenetic alopecia, demonstrating that overexpression of androgen receptors in mice delays hair regeneration and can be used to test new treatments.
research Contemporary Hair Transplantation
This review outlines the steps of contemporary hair transplantation surgery, including the roles of medications and nonsurgical options, but it reports no new clinical findings.
research The Use of Low-Level Light for Hair Growth: Part I
In this study, low-level laser therapy showed no statistically significant improvements in hair growth measures, despite some patients experiencing increases in terminal hairs and shaft diameter.
research HairMax LaserComb Laser Phototherapy Device in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
This study found that the HairMax LaserComb® significantly increased hair density and was safe and well tolerated for treating androgenetic alopecia in men compared to a sham device.
research Follicular Unit Extraction: A 2008 Study on Hair Transplantation Method
This article outlines the technical aspects, benefits, and challenges of follicular unit extraction for hair transplantation, but it reports no new clinical findings.
research Susceptibility Variants for Male-Pattern Baldness on Chromosome 20p11
research EDA2R Is Associated With Androgenetic Alopecia
EDA2R gene linked to hair loss.
research Value of Hormonal Levels in Patients with Male Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Finasteride: Better Response in Patients Under 26 Years Old
This study found that finasteride 1 mg daily decreased 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone levels and improved hair growth in younger men with androgenetic alopecia, with higher initial hormone levels predicting better response.
research Genome-Wide Scan and Fine-Mapping Linkage Study of Androgenetic Alopecia Reveals a Locus on Chromosome 3q26
This study located a potential genetic link for androgenetic alopecia on chromosome 3q26, marking an early step in identifying new susceptibility genes for male pattern baldness.
research Propecia-Induced Spermatogenic Failure: A Report of Two Cases
This case report describes two infertile patients who experienced significant improvements in sperm concentrations six months after stopping finasteride.
research A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
This study found that a new 5% minoxidil foam formulation significantly increased hair counts and improved hair loss condition in men with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks compared to placebo.
research Men With Kennedy Disease Have a Reduced Risk of Androgenetic Alopecia
This study found that men with Kennedy disease have a significantly lower risk of androgenetic alopecia, likely due to androgen receptor gene alterations from the disease's polyglutamine expansion.
research Wnt-Dependent De Novo Hair Follicle Regeneration in Adult Mouse Skin After Wounding
Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men
In this study, administering 5alpha-reductase inhibitors reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and was associated with mild, reversible decreases in semen parameters in healthy men.
research Effect of 1 mg/Day Finasteride on Concentrations of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen in Men With Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In this study, 1 mg/day finasteride lowered serum PSA concentration in men aged 40–60, suggesting that PSA adjustment recommendations for prostate cancer screening using 5 mg/day finasteride should also apply to this lower dose for hair loss treatment.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
This study observed that 62% of premenopausal women with female pattern hair loss reported improvement when treated with oral finasteride and an oral contraceptive containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol.
research Effectiveness of Finasteride on Patients with Male Pattern Baldness Who Have Different Androgen Receptor Gene Polymorphism
Finasteride works better for baldness in people with shorter gene repeats.
research Effects of Finasteride (1 mg) on Hair Transplant
This study found that finasteride 1 mg daily, taken before and after hair transplant surgery, significantly improved scalp hair coverage and density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
research Polarized Light-Emitting Diode Magnification for Optimal Recipient Site Creation During Hair Transplant
This study reports that using LED polarized magnification in hair transplant recipient sites can reduce eye strain and improve ease of site creation, but offers no graft placement advantage over traditional methods.
research Genetic Variation in the Human Androgen Receptor Gene Is the Major Determinant of Common Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
research The E211 G>A Androgen Receptor Polymorphism Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Metastatic Prostate Cancer and Androgenetic Alopecia
This study found that the AR-E211 A allele is associated with a lower risk of both metastatic prostate cancer and androgenetic alopecia in an Australian population.
research The Reliability of Horizontally Sectioned Scalp Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Chronic Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss in Women
This study observed that triple horizontal scalp biopsies provided a more accurate diagnosis of female pattern hair loss in women than a single horizontal biopsy, especially for those with advanced hair loss.
research Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
This review discusses medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in Black women, focusing on the impact of hair-care practices and the importance of patient education, but reports no new clinical results.
research Effect of Minoxidil on Proliferation and Apoptosis in Dermal Papilla Cells of Human Hair Follicle
This study found that minoxidil stimulates hair follicle growth by promoting dermal papilla cell survival and activating ERK and Akt pathways, which leads to increased proliferation and reduced cell death.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
This article reviews the mechanisms by which minoxidil stimulates hair growth and reports no new clinical findings.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
This review summarizes expert opinions on the use of approved pharmacologic treatments alongside hair transplantation, highlighting their potential to enhance hair density and regrowth speed while reducing further hair loss, but reports no new clinical trial results.
research Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor Gene Is Associated with Male Pattern Baldness
This study found that specific genetic markers near the androgen receptor gene are significantly more common in men with male pattern baldness, suggesting a genetic component in its development.
research Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
In this study, finasteride 1 mg/day for 12 months did not improve hair growth or slow hair thinning in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
research Chronic Treatment with Finasteride Daily Does Not Affect Spermatogenesis or Semen Production in Young Men
This study concluded that daily treatment with 1 mg finasteride did not affect spermatogenesis or semen production in young men and had small, reversible effects on prostate volume and serum PSA.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Frontal Male Pattern Hair Loss
This study reported that finasteride 1 mg/day significantly increased hair growth and slowed hair loss in men with frontal scalp hair thinning over one year, and these benefits continued or improved in the second year.
research Distribution of Human Hair in Follicular Units
This study found that hair transplant surgeons can use a new model to predict the number and distribution of follicular units in donor scalp areas based on patient hair density.
research Finasteride
This study found that oral finasteride 1 mg/day promotes hair growth and prevents further hair loss in a significant proportion of men with male pattern hair loss over two years.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
In male pattern hair loss, this study found that finasteride 1 mg daily significantly slowed hair loss and increased hair growth over two years compared to placebo.
research Androgen Receptor Polymorphisms (CAG Repeat Lengths) in Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Acne
This study found that shorter CAG-repeat lengths in the androgen receptor may be associated with the development of androgen-mediated skin disorders like androgenetic alopecia, acne, and hirsutism in both men and women.
research The Role of Facial Proportion in Hair Restoration Surgery
This paper discusses the application of artistic and anthropometric principles in hairline reconstruction, emphasizing their role in enhancing facial balance and personal appearance in trauma or burn patients, but provides no new clinical results.
research Elliptical Donor Stereoscopically Assisted Micrografting as an Approach to Further Refinement in Hair Transplantation
This study introduces a hair transplantation method combining elliptical excision and micrografting, suggesting it provides significant cosmetic improvements for androgenetic alopecia.