research Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss
Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
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research Dermatologist and Patient Perceptions of Treatment Success in Alopecia Areata and Evaluation of Clinical Outcome Assessments in Japan
Both dermatologists and patients in Japan agree that treatment success for alopecia areata is having 20% or less scalp hair loss.
research Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements
Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
research LC-MS/MS Improves Screening Towards 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Exacerbated by Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata With the Janus Kinase Inhibitor Upadacitinib: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Upadacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium in a Pediatric Population: A Descriptive Study
Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in most pediatric patients with mild side effects.
research A Case of Familial Male-Limited Precocious Puberty with a Novel Mutation
A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.
research A Case Report of Cushing’s Disease Presenting as Hair Loss
Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.
research Relation of Urinary Stone Disease with Androgenetic Alopecia and Serum Testosterone Levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research Acitretin-Induced Alopecia Areata: A Case Report
Acitretin can cause eyebrow and eyelash hair loss.
research Anidulafungin-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.
research The Cutaneous Side Effects of Selective BRAF Inhibitors and Anti-CTLA4 Agents: The Growing Role of the Dermatologist in the Management of Patients with Metastatic Melanoma
Dermatologists are crucial for managing skin side effects in metastatic melanoma patients using vemurafenib and ipilimumab.
research Folliculotropic Non-Alopecic Secondary Syphilis
A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
research Treatment of Canine Otitis Externa Using Video Otoscopy
Using a video otoscope effectively treated ear infections in dogs.
research Hair Diameter in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
People with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have thinner hair than healthy people.
research Assessment of the Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Interaction Between Terazosin and Finasteride
Terazosin and finasteride together cause no major issues.
research P63 Targeted Deletion Under the FOXN1 Promoter Disrupts Pre- and Post-Natal Thymus Development, Function, and Maintenance, and Induces Severe Hair Loss
Deleting the p63 gene in certain cells causes problems in thymus development and severe hair loss in mice.
research Variability of Retail Pricing of Generic Urologic Medications in a Major US Metropolitan Area
Independent pharmacies generally offer lower prices for certain generic urologic medications than chain pharmacies.
research Phase I/IIa Clinical Trial for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Using Genetically Corrected Autologous Keratinocytes
The gene therapy showed significant wound healing and was safe for treating severe RDEB.
research Is There a Role for Dermatologists in Eating Disorders?
Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
research The Relationship Between Patient-Reported Severity of Hair Loss and Health-Related Quality of Life and Treatment Patterns Among Patients with Alopecia Areata
People with moderate hair loss from Alopecia Areata feel more impacted than those with no or almost complete hair loss, and are more likely to seek treatment.
research Scalp Micropigmentation Procedure: A Useful Procedure for Hair Restoration
Scalp Micropigmentation is an effective and safe option for hair restoration and camouflaging scalp scars.
research The Relationship of Androgenetic Alopecia Severity with Epicardial Fat Thickness
More severe hair loss links to thicker heart fat, suggesting possible heart disease risk.
research In Vivo Follicular Unit Multiplication: Is It Possible to Harvest an Unlimited Donor Supply?
Transplanted transected hair follicles can survive but grow at unsatisfactory rates and are thinner, suggesting limited potential for unlimited donor hair supply.
research Excessive Hair Growth in a Patient with Psoriatic Erythroderma Following Secukinumab Administration
An elderly man's hair grew back after treatment with secukinumab, possibly due to reduced scalp inflammation or the medication's direct effects.
research iNOS Inhibits Hair Regeneration in Obese Diabetic (ob/ob) Mice
iNOS contributes to hair loss in obese diabetic mice and blocking it may encourage hair growth.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Approaches to Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results From a Multicenter Study of the International Dermoscopy Society
The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
research PNKP Is Required for Maintaining the Integrity of Progenitor Cell Populations in Adult Mice
PNKP is essential for keeping adult mouse progenitor cells healthy and growing normally.
research From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards
New military hair rules for women promote inclusivity and prevent hair damage.