June 2006 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Melatonin may help reduce the needed dose of prednisolone and improve hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
39 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of Endocrinology” SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
38 citations,
July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
59 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
46 citations,
May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” The vitreous membrane in hair follicles changes shape during the hair cycle and may affect hair growth and nutrient exchange.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata, followed by excimer light therapy, and then topical minoxidil. The scalp responds better to treatment than the beard area.
82 citations,
January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
34 citations,
February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
July 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Using lasers and fat grafting before hair transplant improves hair growth on scarred skin.
139 citations,
July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
28 citations,
September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
5 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts is effective and safe for facial and scalp reconstruction with natural-looking results.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
370 citations,
September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
38 citations,
June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Aging in hair follicle stem cells leads to hair graying, thinning, and loss.
36 citations,
October 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
28 citations,
December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
25 citations,
May 2011 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonhead hair transplantation is effective for patients with limited head donor hair, but more research is needed.
21 citations,
October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation surgery has improved, giving more natural results, and success depends on a skilled team and proper technique.
19 citations,
August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair grafting is a key method for improving scars, especially in areas with hair, by transplanting hair to hide the scar while maintaining its original characteristics.
5 citations,
February 2004 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The book provides updated knowledge on hair disorders and new treatments for hair loss.
4 citations,
November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.
January 2024 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
March 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Ayurvedic treatment with local herbal applications successfully regrew hair in a patient with alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure to move hair to bald areas, requires good donor hair, and results show in about a year.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Minoxidil 2% is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% for hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy hair loss, and combining both might give better results.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.