research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
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research Androgens and Alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Treatment Options
Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
research Measuring Reversal of Hair Miniaturization in Androgenetic Alopecia by Follicular Counts in Horizontal Sections of Serial Scalp Biopsies: Results of Finasteride 1mg Treatment of Men and Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Clear-Cut Endocrine Disorders and Polycystic Ovaries in 350 Patients Presenting with Hirsutism or Androgenic Alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research Permanent Alopecia After Cranial Irradiation: Dose–Response Relationship
Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenic Alopecia: Myth or Effective Tool
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
research Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Marker of Insulin Resistance
Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.
research Psychological Effect, Pathophysiology, and Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.
research Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Management of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: Options for Treatment
There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
research A Randomized, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Dutasteride Versus Placebo and Finasteride in the Treatment of Male Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
research Determinants of Marginal Traction Alopecia in African Girls and Women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research The Midline Part: An Important Physical Clue to the Clinical Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
"Christmas tree" pattern helps diagnose female hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Medical and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata With Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in people with severe alopecia, but side effects occurred and benefits stopped after treatment ended.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective
Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
research Five-Year Follow-Up of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Micrografts Enriched with Autologous Human Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improve Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia: Biomolecular Pathway Analysis and Clinical Evaluation
PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Some chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
research Effect of Cuscuta Reflexa Roxb on Androgen-Induced Alopecia
Cuscuta reflexa extract may help treat hair loss caused by hormones.
research Drug-Associated Alopecia
Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Potential Targets in the Discovery of New Hair Growth Promoters for Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
research 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene Variant Associations with Prostate Cancer Risk, Circulating Hormone Levels, and Androgenetic Alopecia
A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
research Multi-Therapies in Androgenetic Alopecia: Review and Clinical Experiences
Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.