research Hair Loss in Men: Causes and Treatments
Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
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research Trichotillomania: An Impulse Control Disorder
Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Treatments, and Future Prospects
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Activity of Pig Oil on Wistar Rats
Pig oil was found to significantly promote hair growth in rats, more effectively than Minoxidil.
research Research Snippets: New Model for Hair Regrowth, Imiquimod Induces Autophagy and Apoptosis, T-Cadherin and Squamous Cell Carcinoma, PTCH1 Gene Haplotype and Basal Cell Carcinoma, Pediatric Androgenetic Alopecia Study
New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
research Scalp Alopecias in Richly Pigmented Patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research In Vivo Follicular Unit Multiplication
Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
research Superficial Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Extensive Actinic Keratoses of the Scalp Treated with Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
research Supplements That May Counteract Side Effects from Conventional Cancer Therapies
Some supplements may help reduce side effects of cancer treatments in pets.
research The Ziering Whorl Classification of Scalp Hair
Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.
research Nomenclature Proposal for the Zones and Landmarks of the Balding Scalp
Michael L. Beehner proposed a standardized naming system for balding scalp areas to help hair restoration surgery.
research Critique of Miniflap Hair Restoration and Advocacy for Follicular Unit Transplantation
Dr. George A. Farber recommends using follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration because it gives a more natural look and has fewer problems compared to the older miniflap technique.
research Scar Tissue Grafting: Concerns and Recommendations in Cosmetic Surgery
Use steroid creams without parabens and educate on hair transplant techniques to improve cosmetic surgery outcomes.
research Reply
Follicular unit hair transplantation is better than Miniflap Hair Restoration due to less scarring and more natural results.
research Development and Initial Validation of a Modified Sinclair Scale for Female Pattern Hair Loss in Men
New scale reliably assesses male hair loss with female pattern.
research Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 Activity in Hair Follicle: A Prognostic Marker of Response to Minoxidil Treatment in Androgenetic Alopecia
Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
research Recurring Transient Lymphadenopathy After Microneedling With Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can cause temporary, painful lymph node swelling in some patients.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
research Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research A Comparative Study of Microneedling with PRP Plus Minoxidil (5%) and Minoxidil (5%) Alone in Androgenetic Alopecia
Microneedling with PRP and minoxidil (5%) improves hair growth more than minoxidil (5%) alone.
research Self-Care of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
research Assessment of Male Pattern Androgenic Alopecia with Topical Niosomal Minoxidil
Niosomal minoxidil, when applied topically, increases hair count more than conventional minoxidil solution.
research Estimation of Serum Aldosterone, Free Testosterone, and DHEA-S and Scalp Androgen and Aldosterone Receptors in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Is the Mystery Solved?
High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil helps with hair regrowth in women with androgenic alopecia.
research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7
The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
research Steroid Sulfatase: Molecular Biology, Regulation, and Inhibition
The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Disease State Clinical Review: Guide to the Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Part 1
The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity: Navigating the Pathophysiologic Labyrinth
Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.