research SnapshotDx Quiz: August 2019
The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
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research Re-Densification Effect of Pressure-Injected Peptide-Hyaluronic Acid Combination on Male Androgenic Alopecia
Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
research A Qualitative Review of Misinformation on Alopecia
Misinformation about alopecia can lead to poor treatment, so it's important for healthcare professionals to correct myths.
research Modern Artificial Hair Implantation: A Pilot Study of 10 Patients
Artificial hair implantation is generally safe and can restore hair when other treatments fail, but some patients may experience side effects.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed As Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Human Hair Growth Ex Vivo Is Correlated With In Vivo Hair Growth: Selective Categorization of Hair Follicles for More Reliable Hair Follicle Organ Culture
Choosing hair follicles at the same growth stage leads to more consistent hair growth experiments.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Restoration
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a substance from a patient's own blood, can stimulate hair regrowth in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) who haven't had success with other treatments, but more research is needed to optimize its use.
research Advanced Medical Therapies in the Management of Non-Scarring Alopecia: Areata and Androgenic Alopecia
Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.
research A Review of the Etiologies, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment of Canities
Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
research Intricacies of the Single-Scar Technique for Donor Harvesting in Hair Transplantation Surgery
The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
research Commentary on Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cells for Hair Growth: A Review of the Literature
PRP can boost hair growth and thickness, especially in early stages of hair loss, but its effectiveness varies and there's no set method or treatment frequency. Stem cells also show promise for increasing hair density.
research Intricacies of the Single-Scar Technique for Donor Harvesting in Hair Transplantation Surgery
The single-scar technique in hair transplantation minimizes scarring and preserves hairs for future use, with proper training overcoming its perceived drawbacks.
research Commentary
The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
research Theoretical Considerations in Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
research Extracellular Vesicles Derived from MSCs Activate Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro and Promote Hair Follicle Conversion from Telogen to Anagen in Mice
Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
research Dermal Exosomes Containing miR-218-5p Promote Hair Regeneration by Regulating β-Catenin Signaling
Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias: Comprehensive Review and Management
Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Low-Level Laser Treatment Stimulates Hair Growth via Upregulating Wnt10b and β-Catenin Expression in C3H/HeJ Mice
Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
research Efficacy of 1,550-nm Erbium-Glass Fractional Laser Treatment and Its Effect on the Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 and Wnt/β-Catenin in Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
research Therapeutic Efficacy of a Combination Therapy of Topical 17α-Estradiol and Topical Minoxidil on Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Noncomparative, Retrospective Evaluation
Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
research Hair Loss Treatment Information on Facebook: Content Analysis and Comparison with Other Online Sources
Most Facebook posts about hair loss treatments are promotional and not medically supported, with better quality information found on YouTube.
research Clinical Management in Hair Transplant Industry
Many hair transplant patients are unhappy due to clinical mistakes and the need for better training of surgical assistants is crucial.
research Novel Treatment Modalities for Hair Loss
New hair loss treatments show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Serum Interleukin 17 in Patients with Pattern Hair Loss
Targeting IL-17 could help treat pattern hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Female hair loss is often hereditary and can be treated with medication, hair transplants, and lasers.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Hair Evaluation Methods: Merits and Demerits
Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.