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Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.

Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.

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.

Scalp melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is often found late due to its hard-to-see location, especially in older men. Early detection, possible treatments, and the role of hairdressers in spotting it early are discussed. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment.

A woman's hair grew back while she was taking sulphasalazine for arthritis.

Pilocarpin can cause hair regrowth and color change in some cases but not in others, and it may have side effects in animals.

Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.

Dense-packing hair grafting is a simple, safe, and effective way to restore hair in people with cicatricial alopecia.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.

Platelet-rich plasma is beneficial in various plastic surgery applications, but more research is needed to standardize its use.

The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.

Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

High testosterone to epitestosterone ratio in hair could predict male-pattern baldness.

5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.

Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.

Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.

Minoxidil helps prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in rats.

Men with shaved heads are seen as more dominant but older and less attractive.

Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.

Michael L. Beehner proposed a standardized way to describe balding areas on the scalp to help hair restoration experts communicate better.

The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.

Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.

Plumbago zeylanica extract helps hair growth and reduces a hair loss-related enzyme.

Rhomboid-shaped minigrafts, measuring 1.5 x 1.5 mm, lead to fewer complications and better results in hair restoration surgery compared to square or rectangular ones.

Herbs may be safer and effective for treating hair loss.

The document is a guide for practitioners to successfully perform hair transplants using the FUE method.

The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.

Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.