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This study observed that while hair camouflage techniques can boost confidence and reduce stigma for Black women with alopecia, they can also contribute to further hair damage; clinicians should consider safer styling practices as part of individualized care strategies.

This review provides dermatologists with a comprehensive overview of hair prostheses for alopecia patients, emphasizing key considerations such as hair coverage needs, material types, financial options, and adverse effects to better advise patients on suitable hair camouflage solutions.

This study provides ex vivo proof-of-principle that low-intensity ultrasound may protect human hair follicles from paclitaxel-induced damage, potentially reducing chemotherapy-related alopecia.

In this study, researchers used a 3D in vitro organ culture system to show that rifampicin-loaded lipid nanocapsules can penetrate hair follicles more effectively than free rifampicin, highlighting the potential advantage of nanocarrier-based antibiotic treatments for follicular infections.

In this animal study, the researchers found that biodegradable extracellular matrix scaffolds accelerated wound healing and enhanced hair follicle neogenesis in mice, suggesting a role for immune systems in tissue regeneration.

This review discusses neuropathic pruritus, detailing its clinical presentations and management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.

This study introduces the term "hair matrix cyst" for a cyst with both pilomatricoma and epidermal cyst characteristics, highlighting its potential for misdiagnosis among similar skin conditions.

This study found that dermal papilla cells and bulge stem cells can potentially be used to reconstruct hair follicles, as hair follicle-like structures were observed after culturing under a rat's renal capsule.

In this study, the authors found that rabbit hair material ground for 8 hours had better suitability and histocompatibility for injectable soft tissue augmentation compared to other tested formulations.

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

This study describes a new method for culturing human hair follicle cells, achieving 70% successful growth of keratinocyte colonies using a bovine eye lens capsule substrate.

This article reviews therapy-related hair disorders in oncology patients, detailing underlying mechanisms and potential management strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.

In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, daily use of the Nutrafol® Women's Capsules nutraceutical significantly increased the number of terminal and vellus hairs and improved hair quality in women with self-perceived thinning over six months, without any reported adverse events.

This study describes a method for serially cultivating adult human hair follicle keratinocytes using a specific growth substrate and cryogenic storage, enabling subculture and immunofluorescence studies.

This study reports that FDA-approved scalp cooling caps, like DigniCap and Paxman, can help 50-66% of breast cancer patients retain at least 50% of their hair during chemotherapy, with specific recommendations and limitations discussed for different patient groups.

In this case report, researchers observed that apple cider vinegar used as a topical antimicrobial agent effectively improved skin condition and reduced lesions associated with scabiosis and malasseziosis in a 3-year-old domestic cat, with noticeable results in 7 days.

This paper examines the development of scalp cooling as a non-drug method to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss, addressing an emotionally challenging side effect of cancer treatment. Results are not provided in the abstract.

In this pilot study, researchers found that ex vivo treatment with topical melatonin reduced chemotherapy-induced apoptosis and DNA damage in hair follicle stem cells of human scalp cultures, suggesting melatonin's potential as a protective agent against taxane-induced permanent hair loss.

This study describes a case where a patient with Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms achieved increased serum B12 levels and symptom relief through treatment with Amyron syrup and Amlycure DS capsules, rather than traditional B12 supplements.

This study found that Huoxue Bushen Mixture increased VEGF expression and the proliferation of dermal papilla cells, suggesting it may promote hair growth compared to control treatments in rats.

Method quickly measures finasteride concentration in capsules.

This article highlights the limited photoprotection baseball caps provide against UV radiation and recommends additional sun protection measures, especially for those at risk of androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new results.

This study found that a once-daily capsule of minoxidil and spironolactone may safely reduce hair loss severity in women with female pattern hair loss.

This study found that several compounds from Yangxue Shengfa capsule may promote hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation in vitro, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.

This study found that both scalp cooling systems and chemical cooling caps effectively reduced chemotherapy-induced alopecia in early breast cancer patients, with scalp cooling showing better early efficacy but chemical cooling providing greater psychological and quality of life benefits.

This study found that choosing appropriate fabrics for hats and caps enhanced protection against sun damage and air pollution for hair in construction and manufacturing workers.

This commentary highlights the importance of additional sun protection for individuals with alopecia, noting that common headwear like baseball caps may provide insufficient photoprotection for the scalp.

This study found that the pharmacokinetic profile of finasteride capsules and tablets in healthy volunteers is bioequivalent.

In this study, researchers reported that hardshell capsules using the DiluCap® line of excipients demonstrated varying dissolution profiles under gastrointestinal-simulating conditions, with minoxidil and finasteride showing rapid release and melatonin and naltrexone displaying controlled release, indicating their suitability for different applications in compounding pharmacies.

In this nonrandomized controlled trial, tenon capsule injection of platelet-rich plasma improved capillary perfusion and may enhance short-term vision in patients with acute nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.