research Common Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Effects of Cyproterone and Tamoxifen on Hair Waves in Mice
Cyproterone slightly inhibited hair growth in castrated mice, while tamoxifen significantly inhibited hair growth in castrated mice but not in normal mice.
research Value of Dermoscopy for the Diagnosis of Monilethrix
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
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 Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus: More Than a Coincidence
The conclusion is that having both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may suggest a shared immune response in certain people, and a mix of antimalarial drugs and 5-alfa-reductase inhibitors is recommended for treatment.
research Hair Disorders
Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
research Granulomatous Alopecia Areata
A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
research A Composite Model for the Transport of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Compounds Across the Skin: Steady-State Behavior
The model better predicts how water-loving and fat-loving substances move through the skin by including tiny pores and hair follicle paths.
research Altered Dermal Fibroblasts in Systemic Sclerosis Display Podoplanin and CD90
Fibroblast changes in systemic sclerosis may help understand disease severity and treatment.
research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited
A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
research A Woman With Iatrogenic Androgenetic Alopecia Responding To Finasteride
EF and PXE not closely related.
research Hair Loss
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research Multiple Follicular Abnormalities in a 1-Year-Old Cat Consistent with Basaloid Follicular Hamartomas
A one-year-old cat had multiple benign skin tumors similar to those known in humans.
research A Study on the Efficacy of Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin for Androgenetic Alopecia in Males
Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin effectively improves hair growth in males with hair loss.
research Contemporary Alternatives in the Diagnostics and Therapy of Female Androgenetic Alopecia
research Utility of Trichoscopy to Diagnose Early Female Pattern Hair Loss in Resource-Poor Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study
Low-cost dermoscopes can effectively diagnose early female pattern hair loss.
research Zinc Deficiency Associated with Hypothyroidism: An Overlooked Cause of Severe Alopecia
Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
research Acute Telogen Effluvium Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to her previous COVID-19 infection.
research Combination of Tacalcitol Ointment and Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Follicular Mucinosis of the Scalp
Using tacalcitol ointment with photodynamic therapy may effectively treat follicular mucinosis with scalp hair loss.
research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research Depression from a Physical Symptom
Hair loss can be linked to hormonal changes, and physical conditions like heart defects can cause depression.
research Dermoscopic Characterization and Clinical Application of Four Facial Erythematous Inflammatory Dermatoses
The document concludes that specific dermoscopic features can help diagnose different facial red skin conditions.
research Alopecia Associated With Syringomas
The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: A Rare Manifestation of Secondary Syphilis
Syphilitic alopecia is a rare hair loss condition in secondary syphilis that looks similar to another condition but can be diagnosed with specific tests and responds to antibiotics.
research Alopecia and Hair Damage Induced by Oncological Therapy
Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.
research Kava-Induced Acute Cutaneous Toxicity: An Increasingly Recognized Characteristic Clinicohistologic Pattern
Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
research Trichoscopy II: Cicatricial Alopecia
Trichoscopy helps tell apart Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia from other hair loss conditions.
research Pathogenesis and Treatment Options for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.
research Atypical Kawasaki Disease Presenting as Telogen Effluvium in an 11-Year-Old Female
An 11-year-old girl with Kawasaki disease experienced hair loss that improved after treatment.