research What Causes Hidradenitis Suppurativa?—15 Years After
Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
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research The Silver Locus Product (Silv/gp100/Pmel17) as a New Tool for the Analysis of Melanosome Transfer in Human Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Co-Culture
The new assay can track and measure melanosome transfer between skin cells, confirming filopodia's role in this process.
research Trans-Species Hair Growth Induction by Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papillae
Human hair follicle cells can grow hair when put into mouse skin if they stay in contact with mouse cells.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: A Study of 5 Patients Over 7 Years
Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.
research Dutasteride Improves Male Pattern Hair Loss in a Randomized Study in Identical Twins
Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
research Effect of Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Recalcitrant to Finasteride
Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
research Foot Shock Stress Prolongs the Telogen Stage of the Spontaneous Hair Cycle in a Non-Depilated Mouse Model
Stress in mice delays hair growth and treatments blocking substance P can partly reverse this effect.
research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Androgen Receptor Antagonist Flutamide
Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.
research Scalp Immersion Proxigraphy: An Improved Imaging Technique for Phototrichogram Analysis
SIP is a better method for measuring hair growth accurately.
research Successful Treatment of Female-Pattern Hair Loss with Spironolactone in a 9-Year-Old Girl
Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.
research The Essence of Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine lacks scientific support and relies on the placebo effect, but remains popular and integrated into German healthcare.
research Combination Therapy With Finasteride and Low-Dose Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and low-dose dutasteride combo improves hair growth and reduces hair loss with no major side effects.
research Clinical Relevance of Hair Microscopy in Alopecia
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing certain hair loss conditions but has limitations and must be interpreted carefully.
research Trichoscopy as an Evaluation Method for Alopecia Areata Treatment: A Comparative Study
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
research Treatment of Alopecia X with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Medroxyprogesterone injections caused hair regrowth in some dogs with alopecia X.
research Inhibitory Effect of Tianeptine on Catagen Induction in Alopecia Areata-Like Lesions Induced by Ultrasonic Wave Stress in Mice
Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
research The Biodisposition and Hypertrichotic Effects of Bimatoprost in Mouse Skin
Bimatoprost increases hair growth in mice without breaking down into other substances.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss Possibly Caused by Tamoxifen: Androgen Receptor Expression in the Outer Root Sheath in the Affected Area
Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.
research Evaluation of Efficacy of QR 678 and QR678 Neo Hair Growth Factor Formulation for the Treatment of Female Pattern Alopecia in Patients with PCOS—A Prospective Study
QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Reliability and Validity of a Photographic Method for Measuring Facial Hair Density in Men
The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.
research Abstracts
Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil (1.25 mg Versus 2.5 mg) Along with Trichoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation
Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
research Be Damned or Be Beautiful: The History of Alopecia and Wigs
Wigs are still a popular solution for hair loss to maintain a youthful look.
research SULT1A1 (Minoxidil Sulfotransferase) Enzyme Booster Significantly Improves Response to Topical Minoxidil for Hair Regrowth
Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
research Comparison of 15% Topical Minoxidil and Low-Level Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week Clinical Trial
Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
research Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Intradermotherapy With or Without Microneedling and Topical Solution in Reducing Hair Loss in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining intradermotherapy with microneedling and a topical solution reduces hair loss more effectively than intradermotherapy alone.
research The Use of the Plasma Jet and Laser Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: Case Study
The combined laser and plasma jet therapy effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
research Tumor Cell Adhesion as a Risk Factor for SLN Metastasis and Predictor of Disease Recurrence in Primary Cutaneous Melanoma
Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.
research Male Pattern Baldness and Risk of Incident Skin Cancer in a Cohort of Men
Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research Topical and Intralesional Therapies for Alopecia Areata
Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.