research Development and Validation of the Brigham Eyelash Tool for Alopecia: A Measure of Eyelash Alopecia Areata
The Brigham Eyelash Tool for Alopecia (BELA) is a reliable way to measure eyelash loss in alopecia areata patients.
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research Differential Distribution of the Epigenetic Marker 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine in Hair Follicle Stem Cells During Bulge Activation
The marker 5-hmC changes in hair follicle stem cells when they start to grow.
research Action of Topical Minoxidil in the Bald Stump-Tailed Macaque
Minoxidil promotes hair growth but stops working when discontinued.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering
Different stem cells have benefits and challenges for tissue repair, and more research is needed to find the best types for each use.
research Age-Related Changes in Brain and Pituitary 5α-Reductase with Finasteride (Proscar) Treatment
Finasteride affects prostate weights and pituitary activity differently with age.
research Are Fingernails a Key to Unlocking the Puzzle of Mammalian Limb Regeneration?
Nail stem cells and Wnt signaling are important for fingertip regeneration but not sufficient for regenerating more complex limb structures.
research A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus in Conferring Transactivational Activity
A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
research Folliculin, the Product of the Birt-Hogg-Dube Tumor Suppressor Gene, Interacts with the Adherens Junction Protein p0071 to Regulate Cell-Cell Adhesion
The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
research Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
research Overexpression of Bcl-2 Protects from Ultraviolet B-Induced Apoptosis but Promotes Hair Follicle Regression and Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Bcl-2 overexpression protects against UVB damage but worsens hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Adverse Health Effects of Androgen Use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hypericum Perforatum Extract and Hypericum Perforatum Oil
St. John's Wort extract and oil safety in cosmetics is unclear; more data needed on photosensitization, toxicity, and human irritation.
research Male Pattern Baldness and Risk of Incident Skin Cancer in a Cohort of Men
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research A Perspective on the Evolving Landscape in Male Reproductive Medicine
Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.
research Characteristics and Alternative Treatment Outcomes of Antimalarial-Refractory Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.
research Design of an Artificial Skin. IV. Use of Island Graft to Isolate Organ Regeneration from Scar Synthesis and Other Processes Leading to Skin Wound Closure
Island grafts can help study skin regeneration separately from other healing processes.
research Economic Burden and Healthcare Resource Use of Alopecia Areata in an Insured Population in the USA
Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
research Human Scalp Hair: Modulation by Various Factors and Hormones - Do Estrogens Inhibit or Stimulate? A Perplexing Perspective
The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.
research Challenges of Securing Insurance Approval for Oral Tofacitinib Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review
Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
research Scalp Sebaceous Physiology
The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
research Noninvasive Method for Assessing the Human Circadian Clock Using Hair Follicle Cells
Scientists found a new, less invasive way to study body clocks using hair cells, which shows shift workers' body clocks don't match their lifestyles.
research Skin CD4+ Memory T Cells Exhibit Combined Cluster-Mediated Retention and Equilibration with the Circulation
Memory T cells in the skin balance staying put and moving into the blood, clustering around hair follicles, and increasing in number after infection.
research Effect of 1 mg/Day Finasteride on Concentrations of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen in Men With Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
research Template for Skin Regeneration
The dermal regeneration template is effective in skin regeneration, reducing scarring, and has potential for future improvements.
research Psoriatic Alopecia/Alopecia Areata–Like Reactions Secondary to Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy: A Novel Cause of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.
research Ovarian Hypertension: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.
research GWAS for Male-Pattern Baldness Identifies 71 Susceptibility Loci Explaining 38% of the Risk
Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.
research Expression Patterns of MITF During Human Cutaneous Embryogenesis: Evidence for Bulge Epithelial Expression and Persistence of Dermal Melanoblasts
Melanocyte precursors in human fetal skin follow a specific migration pattern and some remain in the skin's deeper layers.
research Investigation of Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events in Patients Treated With Finasteride
Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.