research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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research A Review of the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Platelet Rich Plasma can potentially help in restoring hair loss, but more research with larger groups is needed to confirm its effectiveness and standardize its use.
research Human Hair Follicle Regeneration With Trichogenic Human Dermal Papilla Precursor Cells Derived From Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Stem cells can create hair follicles, potentially treating permanent hair loss, and healthy skin and hair depend on mitochondrial function and special fats.
research Assessment of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher RBP4 levels found in people with two types of hair loss.
research A Study of Plasma Zinc Levels in Thais with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have low zinc levels; zinc supplements and laser therapy may help.
research Efficacy of Finasteride Treatment Versus Low-Level Laser in Frontal Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
research Literature Review on Atopic Dermatitis and Related Studies
Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
research Gene Detection in a Family With Monilethrix and Treatment With 5% Topical Minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
research Lower Proximal Cup Cells But Not Bulge Stem Cells Regenerate Hair Follicles After Chemotherapy Injury
Lower proximal cup cells, not bulge stem cells, regenerate hair follicles after chemotherapy.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex: A Paradigm for Disorders of Tissue Fragility
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Emotional Distress and Mitigation Strategies
Scalp cooling might reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but evidence is weak and other treatments are being tested.
research Viral-Associated Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: A Case with Electron Microscopic and Molecular Detection of the Trichodysplasia Spinulosa-Associated Human Polyomavirus
A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
research Dermoscopy Findings of Alopecia Areata in an African-American Patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita and Diffuse Alopecia Areata: Clinical, Trichoscopic, Histopathological, and Therapeutic Features of a 5-Year Study
The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
research Laminin-511, Inducer of Hair Growth, Is Down-Regulated and Its Suppressor in Hair Growth, Laminin-332 Up-Regulated in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is partly due to decreased laminin-511 and increased laminin-332.
research A Case Report of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Complicated by Membranous Nephropathy
Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
research Porphyria Cutanea Tarda in a Patient With Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia
Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
research Building Models for Keratin Disorders
Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
research Clinical Pathobiology of Radiotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Guide Toward More Effective Prevention and Hair Follicle Repair
The conclusion suggests that focusing on certain cellular pathways may improve the prevention and repair of hair loss caused by radiotherapy.
research Disorder of Hair Growth in Hyperprolactinemia
High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.
research A Case of Linear Alopecia of the Scalp
Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
research A Preliminary Study of the Effect of 11a-Hydroxyprogesterone on Hair Growth in Men Suffering from Androgenetic Alopecia
research A Forty-Two-Year-Old Male with Multiple Gastrointestinal Polyps, Cutaneous Manifestations, and Nail Dystrophy
The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research The Role of EAAT4 in Epidermal Differentiation and Calcium Homeostasis During Aging
EAAT4 decreases with age, harming skin function and calcium balance.
research Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Using a Topical Botanical Lotion via a Proposed Triple-Action on Apoptosis, Inflammation, and Collagen
A topical lotion helped manage hair loss from chemotherapy by affecting cell death, inflammation, and collagen, with no side effects.
research Capillary Diseases in Patients Who Had COVID-19
COVID-19 may cause hair loss conditions like alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Combined Microneedling With Topical Vitamin D3 or Bimatoprost Versus Microneedling Alone in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Randomized Trial
Combining microneedling with either vitamin D3 or bimatoprost improves hair regrowth more than microneedling alone.
research The Epidermis: Rising to the Surface
The document concludes that recent research has improved understanding of skin diseases and the balance between cell growth and differentiation in the epidermis.
research Genetic Hair and Nail Disorders
Recent progress has been made in understanding inherited hair and nail disorders.
research Vitamin A Toxicity: When One a Day Doesn't Keep the Doctor Away
Vitamin A toxicity can cause severe health issues and may require a liver transplant if other treatments fail.