research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
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research A Case Series of 20 Women with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated with Spironolactone
Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.
research Adverse Hair Reactions to New Targeted Therapies for Cancer
New cancer treatments are less harmful to hair but can still cause hair loss, color, shape, and growth changes.
research Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: Preliminary Evaluations After a 16-Month Therapy Course
Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.
research Hospital-Based Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Omani Women
About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.
research Analysis of Lipids in the Medulla of Japanese Hair and Their Function
Lipids in Japanese hair help maintain glossiness and structure.
research Alopecia And Ocular Alterations: A Role For Minoxidil?
Minoxidil, a common alopecia medication, might cause eye changes due to its properties and lack of tissue selectivity.
research Development and Validation of Androgen-Induced Hair Loss and Anagen Induction Mouse Models for Pharmacological Evaluation of Anti-Androgenic Agents
The mouse models are effective for testing new hair loss treatments.
research Review of Hair Removal in Traditional Medicine and Its Clinical Application
Traditional Korean medicine combined with modern technology may improve hair removal treatments.
research A Randomized, Open Label Comparative Study of Hydroxychloroquine with Betamethasone Oral Mini Pulse in the Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata
Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
research Changes in Hair Weight in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Treatment with Finasteride (1 mg Daily): Three- and Four-Year Results
Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss, with best results after four years.
research In Vitro Skin Permeation of Monoolein Nanoparticles Containing Hydroxypropyl β-Cyclodextrin/Minoxidil Complex
Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
research In Vivo Hair Growth-Promoting Efficacies of Herbal Extracts and Their Cubosomal Suspensions
Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
research Rat Steroid 5α-Reductase Kinetic Characteristics: Extreme pH-Dependency of the Type II Isozyme in Prostate and Epididymis Homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research Alfatradiol (0.025%) - An Effective and Safe Treatment Option for Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men
Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in both women and men.
research Mechanism of Cuticle Hole Development in Human Hair Due to UV Radiation Exposure
UV radiation damages hair by creating holes and peeling cuticle layers.
research Treatment of Canine Otitis Externa Using Video Otoscopy
Using a video otoscope effectively treated ear infections in dogs.
research Sulfation of Minoxidil in Keratinocytes and Hair Follicles and the Stimulatory Effect of Minoxidil on the Biosynthesis of Glycosaminoglycans
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by undergoing a process in hair follicles and certain skin cells, and by increasing the production of compounds essential for hair growth and maintenance.
research Abstracts
The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
research Effect of a Non-Ionic Surfactant on Skin Retention of Cationic Minoxidil Microparticles Suspended in an Anionic Surfactant Solution
Adding Brij 78 to minoxidil microparticles in a certain solution helps them stick to the skin better and prevents clumping.
research In Vivo Hair Re-Growth Efficacies of Minoxidil Preparations: Distearyldimethylammonium Chloride Vesicles, Cellulose Acetate Phthalate Microparticles, and Poloxamer Solution
Minoxidil in distearyldimethylammonium chloride vesicles significantly promotes hair growth, while minoxidil in microparticles or poloxamer solutions doesn't.
research 18-β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid Promotes Hair Growth by Stimulating the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Cells, and Extends the Anagen Phase by Inhibiting 5α-Reductase
Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
research Effect of Applying Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum Subsp. Plantarum N793 to the Scalps of Men and Women with Thinning Hair: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study
N793 may improve hair density in people with mild hair thinning.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
research Neuroimaging of Sleep and Depression
Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
research Investigation of Paraoxonase Enzyme Polymorphism in Patients with Alopecia Areata
There is no significant link between alopecia areata and the PON1 enzyme polymorphisms studied.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research Topical Minoxidil in Early Male Pattern Baldness
Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Women from Southern China
Many women in southern China have polycystic ovary syndrome, with some symptoms differing from Western women.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.