May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology”
This chapter discusses alopecia areata and reports no new findings; it reviews the efficacy of current treatments like corticosteroids, topical sensitizers, and minoxidil, noting the lack of a cure or preventive measures.
May 2021 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks”
This review discusses various causes and patterns of canine alopecia, noting that symmetrical and diffuse hair loss often indicates an endocrinopathy, and reports no new clinical results.
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology”
This case report describes the first documented occurrence of pili torti in a healthy young adult cat, marked by noninflammatory and nonpruritic symmetrical multifocal alopecia.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines”
This research highlights the common and varied skin-related symptoms associated with chronic kidney disease, emphasizing that early recognition and multi-pronged management involving nephrology and dermatology can improve patient outcomes.
Mallia Aesthetics has developed MAL-838, a hormone-free product derived from sCD83, which stimulates hairgrowth without disrupting the skin microbiome. sCD83 promotes hairgrowth by activating hair follicles and preventing cell death, offering a localized treatment without systemic side effects.
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth in small clusters using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, a red light cap, and Nizoral 2% shampoo. They are hopeful for continued improvement and thicker hair.
How does folic acid support hair follicle health and growth at a cellular level?Folate is required for the DNA synthesis that fast-dividing hair matrix cells depend on, and severe deficiency causes anemia—but no published trial has given folic acid to people with hair loss and measured the result, so a growth effect is a mechanism, not a finding.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life.PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.