research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
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research The Glypican-1/HGF/C-Met and Glypican-1/VEGF/VEGFR2 Ternary Complexes Regulate Hair Follicle Angiogenesis
Glypican-1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
research A Novel Topical Combination of Minoxidil and Spironolactone for Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical, Histopathological, and Physicochemical Study
Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.
research Characteristic Findings by Phototrichogram in Southern Chinese Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Southern Chinese women with female pattern hair loss have less, thinner hair and smaller hair follicles.
research The Tendency Towards the Development of Psychosexual Disorders in Androgenetic Alopecia According to the Different Stages of Hair Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study
More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
research Efficacy of Finasteride 1.25 mg on Female Pattern Hair Loss: Pilot Study
Finasteride 1.25 mg showed small improvements in hair density and thickness for female pattern hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Physiological Changes in Scalp, Facial, and Body Hair After Menopause: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study of Subjective Changes
After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.
research Polymorphic CAG Repeat Numbers in the Androgen Receptor Gene of Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.
research The Biology of Hair Growth
Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
research The Rise of Transcutaneous Drug Delivery for the Management of Alopecia: A Review of Existing Literature and an Eye Towards the Future
Using methods like lasers and microneedling with drugs can improve hair regrowth for alopecia, but more research is needed on safety and best practices.
research Perception of Hair Loss and Education Increases Treatment Willingness in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Population-Based Study
People with more knowledge about their hair loss condition and those who see it as a serious issue are more likely to seek treatment.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Qualification of a New and Precise Automatic Tool for the Assessment of Hair Diameters in Phototrichograms
The new automatic tool accurately measures hair thickness and is reliable.
research Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Review of the Literature
PRP treatment may promote hair growth and improve hair density in women with AGA, but more research is needed.
research Light Emitting Diodes Technology-Based Photobiomodulation Therapy for Dermatology and Aesthetics: Recent Applications, Challenges, and Perspectives
LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
research Caffeine and Its Pharmacological Benefits in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression, with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case-Control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Progressive Expression of PPARGC1α Is Associated with Hair Miniaturization in Androgenetic Alopecia
Increased PPARGC1α relates to hair thinning in common baldness.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Clinical Study Between Plasma Rich in Growth Factors and Topical Minoxidil
PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Female Pattern Hair Loss Are Separate and Distinct Forms of Alopecia: A Histomorphometric and Immunohistochemical Analysis
CTE and FPHL are different hair loss types with unique causes.
research Hair Characteristics and Androgenetic Alopecia in Koreans
Korean hair is typically thicker with a slower growth rate, and treatments like Dutasteride are effective for male pattern hair loss without major side effects.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
research Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss
Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Dyes in Wigs Following Diphenylcyclopropenone Treatment
Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.
research Self-Assembly of Solubilized Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
research HSD3B1 Gene Polymorphism and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the CYP19A1 Gene with Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Chinese Population
Two gene variations, rs6493497 and rs7176005, may be linked to female hair loss in Chinese people.
research COVID-19, Androgens, and Androgenic Alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in COVID-19: Compared to What?
Hair loss link to severe COVID-19 unclear.
research The Effect of 1540-nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Laser treatment effectively increases hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.