research Treatment Strategies for Alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
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research Alopecia in Crash Dieters
Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
research ‘You Lose Your Hair, What’s the Big Deal?’ I Was So Embarrassed, I Was So Self-Conscious, I Was So Depressed: A Qualitative Interview Study to Understand the Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Restoration of Hair Growth in Mice with an Alopecia Areata-Like Disease Using Topical Anthralin
Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil May Cause Fetal Malformation: A Case Report
Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.
research Comparative Evaluation of Biomarkers of Inflammation Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Consuming Vegetarian vs. Non-Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian Indian women with PCOS have higher inflammation levels than non-vegetarians.
research The Biological Effects of a Pulsed Electrostatic Field with Specific Reference to Hair Electrotrichogenesis
A pulsed electrical field safely and effectively increased hair growth.
research The Effects of Synthetic and Natural Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex on Melanin Deposition in Adrenalectomized Black Rats Fed Diets Adequate and Deficient in Vitamin B1
Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.
research Lack of Response of Alopecia Areata to Pimecrolimus Cream
Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Medicinal Plants with Traditional Use: Ethnobotany in the Indian Subcontinent
Indigenous herbal medicines in the Indian subcontinent have potential for drug development but need more research and standardization.
research In Vivo Hair Growth-Promoting Efficacies of Herbal Extracts and Their Cubosomal Suspensions
Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
research Hair Loss in Systemic Disease
Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
research Aminopterin in the Treatment of Leukemia in Children
Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.
research Cutaneous Latanoprost in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Applying latanoprost on skin can stimulate hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Combination Therapy with Cyclosporine and Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet A in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study with a Self-Controlled Design
The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil as Treatment for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
research Enhanced Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor-2-Containing Dalteparin/Protamine Nanoparticles on Hair Growth
FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
research Treatment of Hirsutism With Cimetidine: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Amino-Pyridines as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for Stimulating Hair Growth and Reducing Sebum Production
A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
research Excellent Response to Tofacitinib Treatment in a Patient with Alopecia Universalis
A patient with complete hair loss regrew all her hair using tofacitinib.
research Topical Nitrogen Mustard in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Bilateral Comparison Study
Nitrogen mustard was not very effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and has potential skin cancer risk.
research The Impact of Individual Lifestyle and Status on the Acquisition of COVID-19: A Case-Control Study
Your lifestyle and health can affect your chances of getting COVID-19; not enough sleep, lots of exercise, and hair loss can increase risk, while washing hands, eating fruit daily, and taking vitamins A and C can lower it.
research Low Prevalence of Twisted Hair in Anorexia Nervosa
Twisted hair is rare in severe anorexia nervosa, found in only 2 out of 30 patients.
research Spironolactone for Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.
research Nutrition of Women with Hair Loss During Menopause
Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
research Hair Regrowth in Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Does Not Involve the Conversion of Vellus Hair to Terminal Hair
Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Microneedling Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss
Minoxidil works faster and is more cost-effective for treating hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma microneedling can be an alternative for those who can't use minoxidil.
research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
research Hominis Placenta Facilitates Hair Regrowth by Upregulating Cellular Proliferation and Expression of Fibroblast Growth Factor-7
Hominis Placenta helps hair grow back by increasing cell growth and a specific growth factor.
research Prognostic Factors That Affect the Response to Topical Treatment in Patchy Alopecia Areata
Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.