research Alopecia Areata: Understanding and Treatment
Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
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research Integrating Psychological Support and Topical Therapy for the Effective Management of Stress-Induced Alopecia Areata: A Case Report
Combining stress management and Minoxidil helps treat stress-related hair loss and improve well-being.
research Scientific Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Selenium
Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
research British Society for Dermatopathology: Summaries of Papers
Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
research Comparative Studies of Hair Shaft Components Between Healthy and Diseased Donors
Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.
research Intractable Diffuse Alopecia Caused by Multifactorial Side-Effects in Treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Connection to Iatrogenic Failure of Estrogen Secretion
The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
research Mutational Spectrum in 101 Patients with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and Breakpoint Mapping in Independent Cases of Rare Genomic Rearrangements
Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
research Risk of Psychiatric Disorders Following Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
Women with PCOS have a higher chance of experiencing depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy: Dermatologic, Genital, Sexual, and Cardiovascular Effects and Safety Concerns
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
research Bi-Allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Transcriptome Analyses of Reprogrammed Feather/Scale Chimeric Explants Revealed Co-Expressed Epithelial Gene Networks During Organ Specification
Key genes can rewire networks, changing skin appendage types.
research Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS has a strong genetic basis, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
research Curling of Hair in Two Female Patients Taking Alitretinoin
Alitretinoin may cause irreversible hair curling as a side effect.
research The Self in Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders: Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Trichotillomania
The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
research Androgenetic Alopecia at Various Ages and Prostate Cancer Risk in an Equal-Access Multiethnic Case-Control Series of Veterans
Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
research Losing Hair, Losing Points? The Effects of Male Pattern Baldness on Social Impression Formation
Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
research Expression and Function of Nuclear Receptor Co-Activator 4: Evidence of a Potential Role Independent of Co-Activator Activity
NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Molecular Principles of Hair Follicle Induction and Morphogenesis
Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
research Androgenic Alopecia Is Associated With Less Dietary Soy, Higher Blood Vanadium, and rs1160312 Polymorphism in Taiwanese Communities
Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.
research Combined Hormonal Contraception and Venous Thromboembolism
Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
research Three Cases of Hair Loss Analyzed from the Perspective of Analytical Psychology
Psychological stress and personal history are significant factors in hair loss.
research Drug-Associated Alopecia
Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
research Melanoma Follow-Up and Mortality: A Large-Scale Study of Medicare Patients
Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.
research Mesotherapy with Dutasteride and Minoxidil in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride and minoxidil mesotherapy effectively treats hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Melanotic Pigmentation in Excisional Scar of Melanoma Patient Who Received BRAF and MEK Inhibitors
Patients with melanoma who saw dermatologists and were from higher-income areas were more likely to have follow-up visits, which was linked to lower mortality.
research Polymorphisms in the Human High Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 1, KAP1, Gene Family
Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
research A Retrospective Analysis of Dermatoses in the Perimenopausal Population Attending a Tertiary Care Centre in South India
The most common skin problems in perimenopausal women in South India are infections, eczemas, and acne, possibly worsened by external factors and lifestyle practices.
research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.