research Mind the Gender Gap: Does Prolactin Exert Gender and Site-Specific Effects on the Human Hair Follicle?
Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.
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research Laser Hair Reduction And Removal
Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
research Investigating the Effects of Metabolic Dysregulation on Hair Follicles: A Comparison of HIV-Infected Women With and Without Central Lipohypertrophy
Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.
research Minoxidil to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Study of Dye Diffusion into Human Skin and Hair Follicles
Dyes can penetrate human skin and hair follicles up to 1.2 mm deep and the sebaceous gland can store dye; Indocyanine Green lotion was made for safe dyeing and monitoring.
research Male-Pattern Baldness, Common Latent Viruses, and Microcompetition
Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
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 Cicatricial Alopecias
Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Adolescents
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
research Studies on the Proteome of Human Hair: Identification of Histones and Deamidated Keratins
Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
research Malignancy and Cancer Treatment-Related Hair and Nail Changes
Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
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.
research Clinical Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment
The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Excessive Bodily and Facial Hair in Women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
research The Therapeutic Use of Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Current and Potential Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.
research Alopecia Areata and Medical Modulation of the Intrinsic Property of Melanin to Transform Light Into Chemical Energy Through Water Dissociation
Enhancing melanin's energy generation may help treat alopecia areata.
research Conversion of the Nipple to Hair-Bearing Epithelia by Lowering Bone Morphogenetic Protein Pathway Activity at the Dermal-Epidermal Interface
Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
research Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: Treatable and Worth Treating
Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
research Tofacitinib Citrate Alleviates Alopecia Universalis Symptoms in Recent Case Study
Tofacitinib helped a person with total body hair loss grow hair again without bad side effects.
research Alopecia Areata in a 45-Year-Old Female with Autoimmune Diseases
A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
research Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis With a Pulsed Infrared Laser
Pulsed infrared laser can effectively reduce symptoms of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research Contribution of Environmental Constituents in the Genomic Disruption of Cytokeratins
Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.
research Restoration of the Eyebrows by Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation using PLFUT is effective for eyebrow restoration with natural-looking results and no scarring.
research Incidence of Cicatricial Alopecia Among New Alopecia Patients Undergoing Platelet-Rich Plasma
6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.
research Comparative Study of Efficacy of Excimer Light Therapy vs Intralesional Triamcinolone vs Topical 5% Minoxidil: An Observational Study
Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Research Progress in Composition, Classification and Influencing Factors of Hair
Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.