research Promising Alternative Clinical Uses of Prostaglandin F2α Analogs: Beyond the Eyelashes
Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
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research Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
research Review: Topical Minoxidil for Male Pattern Baldness
Minoxidil helps hair growth and boosts self-esteem in balding men.
research The Proteomic Profile of Hair Damage
Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita: True or False?
The authors suggest that a new type of hair loss exists, which is different from alopecia areata.
research The Disrupted Balance Between Hair Follicles and Sebaceous Glands in Hoxc13-Ablated Rabbits
Rabbits lacking the Hoxc13 gene show similar hair and skin issues to humans with ECTD-9, making them good for research on this condition.
research Diffuse Hypertrichosis During Treatment with 5% Topical Minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
research Safety and Efficacy of Bimatoprost Solution 0.03% Topical Application in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Eyelash Loss
Bimatoprost is safe and effective for treating eyelash loss caused by chemotherapy.
research Case Report: Diffuse Hypertrichosis in the Course of Hepatitis C Treatment by IFN-Alpha and Ribavirin
A man developed excessive hair growth after treatment with interferon-alpha and ribavirin for hepatitis C.
research A Systematic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia
Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
research Cantú Syndrome with Coexisting Familial Pituitary Adenoma
Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.
research Hypertrichosis as a Side Effect of Inhaled Steroids in Children
Inhaled steroids in children may cause excessive hair growth and not always go away after stopping the medication.
research The Effects of Topical Diazoxide on Hair Follicular Growth and Physiology of the Stumptailed Macaque
Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
research Oral Minoxidil: A Possible New Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil may improve hair loss in men and women, but has some side effects.
research Hair Graying and Loss Induced by Imatinib Mesylate
A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
research The Clinicopathological Spectrum of Trichoepitheliomas: A Retrospective Descriptive Study
Trichoepitheliomas can be hard to distinguish from other skin conditions and often start in teenage years.
research A Newly Identified Missense Mutation of the HR Gene Is Associated with a Novel, Unusual Phenotype of Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis 1 Including Limb Deformities
A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
research Beard Hair Density Increase: A Possible Role of Topical Tretinoin Application?
Topical tretinoin may increase beard hair density.
research Disorders of Hair Growth and the Pilosebaceous Unit: Facts and Controversies
Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
research Hypertrichosis Around a Leg Ulcer Treated with Prostaglandin E1 Ointment
A woman's excessive hair growth around a leg ulcer was linked to a treatment with Prostaglandin E1 ointment.
research Simvastatin-Induced Myoglobinuric Acute Kidney Injury Following Ciclosporin Treatment for Alopecia Universalis
Combining ciclosporin and simvastatin can cause severe kidney damage.
research Production of Ultraviolet-Light-Induced Skin Erythema in the Hairless Rat: A Comparison with the Haired Rat in Screening for Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Hairless rats are good for testing anti-inflammatory drugs, similar to haired rats, without needing to remove fur.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil (1.25 mg Versus 2.5 mg) Along with Trichoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation
Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
research Successful Use of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hypotrichosis Associated with Desmoplakin Mutations
Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
research Pictorial Essay on Hair Loss Due to Head Bones Displacement
The essay suggests hair loss might be caused by changes in skull bones.
research Acquired Smooth Muscle Hamartoma With Sebaceous Component
The patient has a rare skin condition that shows features of two known disorders.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Unusual Feature Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient
Long eyelashes in a patient were an unusual sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
research Disorders of Hair in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.