research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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research Bilateral Temporal Triangular Alopecia Associated with Phakomatosis Pigmentovascularis Type IV Successfully Treated with Follicular Unit Transplantation
Hair transplant surgery effectively treated a specific type of hair loss and is recommended as a primary treatment option.
research Non-Scarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence, Pattern, Trichoscopy Features and Histopathological Analysis
Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
research Psoriasis Is Characterized by Deficient Negative Immune Regulation Compared to Transient Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity Reactions
Psoriasis may be chronic because it lacks certain immune system controls that prevent overreaction.
research Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Hair Regrowth Inhibition by Activating Androgen Receptor in C57BL6 Mice Simulates Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT stops hair regrowth in mice, similar to human hair loss.
research Miniaturized Hairs Maintain Contact With the Arrector Pili Muscle in Alopecia Areata but Not in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Model for Reversible Miniaturization and Potential for Hair Regrowth
Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.
research Dermal Fibrosis in Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Suggestive Implication of Mast Cells
Mast cells might contribute to hair loss by causing skin thickening.
research Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
PRP injections help regrow hair, reduce hair loss, and increase hair thickness, but effects decrease without ongoing treatment.
research Enhanced Ectodysplasin-A Receptor Signaling Alters Multiple Fiber Characteristics to Produce the East Asian Hair Form
A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
research The Biology of Hair Diversity
Hair diversity is influenced by complex genetics and environmental factors, requiring more research for practical solutions.
research Clinical Signs of Hair Damage
Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
research Montagna Symposium 2017—Precision Dermatology: Next Generation Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The symposium highlighted the importance of understanding disease mechanisms for targeted dermatology treatments.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Pathophysiological Review
Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
research Osteopontin Gene Is Expressed in the Dermal Papilla of Pelage Follicles in a Hair-Cycle-Dependent Manner
The osteopontin gene is active in a specific part of rat hair follicles during a certain hair growth phase and might affect hair cycle and diseases.
research Process Validation of Beta-Sitosterol Hair Gel Formulation and Evaluation of 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibition In Vitro for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
The β-sitosterol hair gel is effective and promising for treating hair loss.
research White And Yellow Dots As New Trichoscopic Signs Of Severe Female Androgenetic Alopecia In Dark Skin Phototypes
White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.
research Alternative Uses of Dermoscopy in Daily Clinical Practice: An Update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Associated with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (Testicular Feminization)
A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.
research Alopecic And Aseptic Nodules Of The Scalp: A New Case With A Systematic Review Of The Literature
Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
research Scalp Dermatology for the Hair Restoration Surgeon: Scalp Lesions
The document lists common and scalp-specific lesions, emphasizing the need for hair restoration surgeons to recognize these and refer patients to a dermatologist if necessary.
research Application of Topical Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Review and Update
Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.
research Novel Causes of Drug-Induced Occupational Asthma
Four new substances—minoxidil, ferrimanitol ovalbumin, clarithromycin, and glucosamine-hydrochloride—can cause occupational asthma.
research Association Between Alopecia Areata and COVID-19: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss or worsening of hair loss in some people.
research Human Hair Follicle Stem/Progenitor Cells Express Hypoxia Markers
Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq in Beard Area
Pseudopelade can affect both the scalp and beard, causing hair loss.
research Commentary on Treatment of Thin Linear Scars on the Scalp
Double trichophytic closure effectively repairs thin scalp scars, reducing financial burden.
research Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as an Alopecic Patch in a Young Patient
A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
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.
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 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.