research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Cell Therapy and Hair Transplant Limitations
Early attempts at using cloned cells for hair transplants failed, but 3D cell growth showed some promise.
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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive Syndrome with Long-Term Metabolic Consequences
Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
research Sleep Quality and Its Clinical Associations in Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorder
People with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder generally sleep worse than those without these conditions.
research Overexpression of Hepatoma-Derived Growth Factor in Melanocytes Does Not Lead to Oncogenic Transformation
Overexpression of HDGF in melanocytes does not cause cancer.
research Androgenetic Alopecia – Current Status
The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.
research Human Biallelic MFN2 Mutations Induce Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Upper Body Adipose Hyperplasia, and Suppression of Leptin Expression
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
research A Guide to the Use of Bioassays in Exploration of Natural Resources
Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
research Citrullination at the Inflammatory Skin Barrier
A potential treatment for atopic dermatitis could be to increase PADI1 expression to improve skin barrier function.
research Decision Letter: Human Biallelic MFN2 Mutations Induce Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Upper Body Adipose Hyperplasia, and Suppression of Leptin Expression
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.
research Hair Sciences: An Interview with Dr. Rodney Sinclair on Female Pattern Hair Loss
Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.
research A Novel Cosmetic Approach to Treat Thinning Hair
A new hair treatment with caffeine and other ingredients makes hair thicker and less likely to break.
research A Study of the Accuracy and Reliability of Articles About Alopecia in Newspapers
Newspaper articles on alopecia are often inaccurate and sometimes mix up different types of hair loss.
research Commentary on Body Hair Transplant by Follicular Unit Extraction: My Experience With 122 Patients
Body hair is a safe and effective option for hair transplants when scalp hair is limited.
research Picogram Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma and Semen by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Atmospheric-Pressure Chemical-Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.
research Hypertensive Crisis Associated with St. John’s Wort
St. John's Wort can cause dangerous high blood pressure if taken with certain foods.
research Hair Loss During Lithium Treatment
Lithium treatment can cause increased hair shedding and hair loss in patients.
research Sunscreens and Hair Photoprotection
Hair sunscreens are important for maintaining hair's cosmetic value.
research Transgender and Migraine: Impact of Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.
research Managing the Hair and Skin of African American Pediatric Patients
The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Just Lichen Planopilaris?
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be a complex condition linked to hormonal changes in women, not just a form of Lichen Planopilaris.
research Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens) in Androgenic Alopecia: An Effective Phytotherapy
Saw palmetto is an effective natural treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Secretome of Bovine Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells Promotes Wound Healing Regeneration in Second Degree Rat Model Burn Injury
Cow blood vessel cell secretions helped heal rat burn wounds and may treat burns and hair loss.
research Bioactivities, Isolation and Purification Methods of Polysaccharides from Natural Products: A Review
Polysaccharides have many health benefits and are used in drugs, but isolating and purifying them is complex and requires careful methods.
research WNT Signaling in the Control of Hair Growth and Structure
The research shows that a gene called Wnt3 affects hair growth and structure, causing short hair and balding when overactive.
research Microenvironmental Reprogramming by Three-Dimensional Culture Enables Dermal Papilla Cells to Induce De Novo Human Hair-Follicle Growth
Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Wound Healing and the Use of Medicinal Plants
Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
research Effect of Minoxidil on Proliferation and Apoptosis in Dermal Papilla Cells of Human Hair Follicle
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by increasing cell production and survival.
research Effects of Flutamide and Finasteride on Rat Testicular Descent
Androgens, like testosterone, are crucial for early testicular descent in rats.
research Effect of Estrogens on Skin Aging and the Potential Role of SERMs
Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.