research Subclinical Speckled Perifollicular Melanosis of the Scalp
The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
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research Cutaneous Sarcoidosis Masquerading as Papular Amyloidosis Revealed Post-Hair Removal
Skin problems after waxing led to a sarcoidosis diagnosis.
research The ProScope HR: A Promising Diagnostic Tool
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
research Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible Dickkopf 1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Causes Apoptosis in Follicular Keratinocytes
A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
research Targeting of CXXC5 by a Competing Peptide Stimulates Hair Regrowth and Wound-Induced Hair Neogenesis
Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cells for Hair Growth: A Review of the Literature
Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
research Recent Developments in Alopecias
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Dirty Dots as a Normal Trichoscopic Finding in the Elderly Scalp
Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
research The Association of Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Psoriasis Vulgaris in a Young Child
A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.
research Alopecia Areata: Hair and Nail Findings in a Patient Undergoing Talquetamab Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
Talquetamab may cause hair loss and skin issues.
research A Case of Alopecia Areata with Paradoxical Spontaneous Repopulation and Good Response to Clobetasol Propionate
An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
research Persistent Wound Healing Disorders After Local Therapy of Scalp Field Cancerization with Imiquimod or Diclofenac
Older men with scalp wounds had long-term healing problems after using imiquimod or diclofenac for skin cancer prevention.
research Androgen Receptor Expression in Male Pattern Baldness Patients
Increased androgen receptor expression in certain hair follicle areas may cause male pattern baldness.
research Increased Androgen Binding Capacity in Sebaceous Glands in Scalp of Male-Pattern Baldness
Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
research Successful Hair Transplantation for Treatment of Acquired Temporal Triangular Alopecia
Hair transplantation effectively treated a woman's patchy hair loss when other treatments failed.
research Scalp Threading with Polydioxanone Monofilament Threads: A Novel, Effective, and Safe Modality for Hair Restoration
Scalp threading with polydioxanone threads is a promising, effective, and safe method for hair regrowth.
research Alopecia Areata Incognito Misdiagnosed as Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman was misdiagnosed with hair loss for years, but actually had a rare type of alopecia.
research Corkscrews on the Patchy Alopecia of a Girl
The girl's hair started regrowing after 6 weeks of treatment.
research Clinical and Trichoscopic Characteristics of Temporal Triangular Alopecia: A Multicenter Study
Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss in children, often linked to other health conditions.
research Acute Telogen Effluvium Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to her previous COVID-19 infection.
research An Atypical Clinical Presentation of Alopecia in Two Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
research Chemical Agents and Peptides Affect Hair Growth
Certain chemicals and peptides can promote hair growth or prevent baldness.
research Alopecia Areata During Interferon Alpha-2b and Ribavirin Therapy
A woman's hair loss during treatment with specific hepatitis C drugs grew back after stopping the medication.
research Imatinib-Induced Classical Lichen Planopilaris in Blaschko-Linear Distribution Leading to Cicatricial Alopecia
Imatinib can cause hair loss due to lichen planopilaris.
research Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy vs. Betamethasone Lotion in the Management of Alopecia Areata
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and betamethasone lotion are equally effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata of Eyebrows—Corticosteroids
Corticosteroid injections helped eyebrow hair regrow in men with alopecia areata.
research Trichostasis Spinulosa of the Scalp Mimicking Alopecia Areata Black Dots
A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research Topical Lotion Beneficial in Androgenetic Alopecia
Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.