research Anthralin (Dithranol) in Dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
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research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
research Cold Thermal Injury from Cold Caps Used for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.
research The Role of Diet as an Adjuvant Treatment in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Review and Update of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features
The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Alopecia Areata: Current Understanding and Management
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Disease That Remains Enigmatic
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Part I—Real-World Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Associated Costs in Later Lines of Therapy in the United States
Adolescents with severe alopecia incur significantly higher healthcare costs.
research Dermal Lymphatic Dilation in a Mouse Model of Alopecia Areata
Mice with alopecia areata had wider lymphatic vessels in their skin.
research Alopecia Areata and Toxic Metals
Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Treated With Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil
The document concludes that low-dose oral minoxidil successfully regrew hair in a patient with permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
research Hyposecretion of the Adrenal Androgen Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S) in the Majority of Alopecia Areata Patients: Is It a Primitive and Pathogenic Perturbation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis?
Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.
research Bilateral Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Associated with Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Treatment
research Androgen-Associated and Androgen-Independent Causes of Alopecia and Acne in Women: Literature Review
The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.
research Graft-Versus-Host Disease With Acute Hair Loss: A Distinctive Manifestation of Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
People with allergies or high eosinophil levels have a higher chance of severe hair loss from alopecia areata, and sudden hair loss can indicate chronic graft-versus-host disease.
research The Psychological Consequences of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Androgenetic alopecia causes significant psychological distress, especially in women, and requires both medical and psychological support.
research Evaluation of Susceptibility Genes and Loci Associated with Male Androgenetic Alopecia for Female-Pattern Hair Loss in a Chinese Han Population and a Brief Literature Review
Male and female hair loss have different genetic causes.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review and Emerging Treatments
Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
research The Role of the Scalp Biopsy in the Evaluation of Alopecia
A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
research Utility of Trichoscopy in Various Types of Alopecia - A Cross-Sectional Study
Trichoscopy is a good, quick, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
research Histopathological Examination and Evaluation of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Alopecia: Is It Necessary?
Skin biopsies are recommended for confirming alopecia diagnosis due to variability in clinical assessments; the link between vitamin D levels and alopecia is unclear.
research Relationship of a Novel c.429delC Deletion in Hairless Gene HR with Alopecia in Two Families from Southern Punjab, Pakistan
A new mutation in the Hairless gene causes hair loss in two Pakistani families.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Its Importance in Medicine and Aesthetic Surgery
More research is needed to find effective treatments for Female Pattern Hair Loss.
research In This Issue
Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
research Trichoscopy as a Diagnostic Method in Non-Scarring Alopecia
Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
research Association Between Non-Scarring Alopecia and Hypothyroidism: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
The study found that alopecia areata and hypothyroidism increase the risk of each other, but androgenetic alopecia and hypothyroidism do not.
research Modified Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy for Alopecia Totalis
The combined treatment helps improve severe hair loss and reduces the need for other medications.