research A Systematic Review of Antiandrogens and Feminization in Transgender Women
Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
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research Efficacy and Safety of Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Self-Comparison, Sham Device-Controlled Trial
Low-level light therapy safely improves hair coverage, thickness, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Permanent Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer After Taxane Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy: Clinicopathologic Findings in a Cohort of 10 Patients
Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
research A Role of Placental Growth Factor in Hair Growth
Placental growth factor may help treat hair loss.
research Patients With Profuse Hair Shedding May Reveal Anagen Hair Dystrophy: A Diagnostic Clue of Alopecia Areata Incognita
Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.
research A Bald Statement: Current Approaches to Manipulate Miniaturization Focus Only on Promoting Hair Growth
The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
research A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model for Androgenic Alopecia: Clarifying the Dihydrotestosterone Paradox and Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors
The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.
research A Case of Topical Ruxolitinib Treatment Failure in Alopecia Areata
Topical ruxolitinib failed to regrow hair in a 66-year-old with alopecia areata.
research Characterization of Cell Cycle Arrest and Terminal Differentiation in a Maximally Proliferative Human Epithelial Tissue: Lessons from the Human Hair Follicle Matrix
CIP/KIP proteins help stop cell division and support hair growth.
research A Novel Therapeutic Paradigm for Patients with Extensive Alopecia Areata
New treatments targeting immune pathways show promise for severe hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists
A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
research A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Investigate the Effects of Finasteride Combined with a Biodegradable Self-Reinforced Poly L-Lactic Acid Spiral Stent in Patients with Urinary Retention Caused by Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
research A Comparison of the Culture and Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells from Hair Follicles from Non-Balding and Balding (Androgenetic Alopecia) Scalp
research A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Controlled, Split-Scalp Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a 1550-nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser, Used in Combination with Topical 5% Minoxidil Versus 5% Minoxidil Alone, for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
research Meta-Analysis on Evidence of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment helps hair growth and density with 70.7% success, but more research needed.
research A Review of Hormone-Based Therapies to Treat Adult Acne Vulgaris in Women
Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis in a Postpubertal Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research A Novel Cosmetic Approach to Treat Thinning Hair
A new hair treatment with caffeine and other ingredients makes hair thicker and less likely to break.
research No Mucosal Involvement in a Patient with Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Associated with Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis
The patient had paraneoplastic pemphigus without mucosal involvement.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil May Cause Fetal Malformation: A Case Report
Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.
research A Review of Monochromatic Light Devices for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
research Necrosis of the Donor Site After Hair Restoration With Follicular Unit Extraction: A Case Report
A patient had skin tissue death at the hair removal site after a hair transplant, which was treated with surgery.
research Dermatophytic Granuloma Caused by Microsporum Canis in a Heart-Lung Recipient
Fluconazole is the preferred treatment for deep skin infections in immunocompromised patients.
research A Glutathione-Dependent Control of the Indole Butyric Acid Pathway Supports Arabidopsis Root System Adaptation to Phosphate Deprivation
Glutathione helps Arabidopsis roots adapt to low phosphate by regulating a specific growth pathway.
research Known and Unknown Features of Hair Cuticle Structure: A Brief Review
The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
research A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia
Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
research A Local Drug Delivery System Based on Visible Light-Cured Glycol Chitosan and Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Thyroid Cancer Treatment In Vitro and In Vivo
GC10/DOX hydrogel shows promise as an effective thyroid cancer treatment.
research Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: Risk Factors and Associated Disorders – A Retrospective Study
The study suggests that acne keloidalis nuchae is linked to conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, scalp infections, metabolic syndrome, and is more common in males with an average onset age of 25.4 years.
research A Successfully Treated Case of Criminal Thallium Poisoning
A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
research A New Hair Follicle-Derived Human Epidermal Model for the Evaluation of Sunscreen Genoprotection
The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.