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Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
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research Brazilian Experience of Treating Alopecia Universalis with Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series
Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
research The Hair Shedding Visual Scale: A Quick Tool to Assess Hair Loss in Women
The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil improves female pattern hair loss, finasteride not effective, laser devices show mixed results.
research Can You Pull It Off? Appearance Modifying Behaviors Adopted by Wig Users with Alopecia in Social Interactions
Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Use for Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecias: A Narrative Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
research Dermatoscopic Findings of Syphilitic Alopecia
Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.
research Early Clinical Expressions of Insulin Resistance: The Real Enemy to Look For
Recognizing and treating early signs of insulin resistance can help prevent type 2 diabetes and improve life quality.
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Calcipotriol 0.005% Versus Topical Clobetasol 0.05% in the Management of Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Pilot Study
Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
research Molecular Functional Analyses Revealed Essential Roles of HSP90 and Lamin A/C in Growth, Migration, and Self-Aggregation of Dermal Papilla Cells
HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.
research Gender Difference in Relationship Between Serum Ferritin and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Korean Adults
Men and premenopausal women in Korea show different patterns in iron and vitamin D levels, with no clear pattern for postmenopausal women.
research A Note on Postinflammatory Hair Darkening
Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.
research Tracing Selection Signatures in the Pig Genome Provides Evidence for Selective Pressures on a Unique Curly Hair Phenotype in Mangalitza
Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
research Human-Derived Immortalized Dermal Papilla Cells With Constant Expression of Androgen Receptor
Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.
research T-Flavanone Improves Male Pattern Hair Loss by Enhancing Hair-Anchoring Strength: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
t-Flavanone helps improve male pattern hair loss by making hair roots stronger.
research Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics and Associated Factors of Hair Graying: A Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey
Most people in Turkey start getting gray hair around 33 years old, with factors like age, education, hair loss, skin type, family history, and anxiety playing a role.
research Development and Pilot-Testing of the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO)
The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
research Linking Allergy to Mercury to HLA and Burning Mouth Syndrome
Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
research Enhanced Follicular Delivery of Finasteride to Human Scalp Skin Using Heat and Chemical Penetration Enhancers
Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
research Scalp Imaging Techniques
Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.
research Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Vitiligo
Eat antioxidant-rich foods, reduce fast food, and explore various treatments for vitiligo.
research Alopecia Areata in a Dog: Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Histological Features
The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair without treatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.
research Pill Organizers and Cutters: Risks and Restrictions on Use
Pill organizers and cutters can help with taking medication regularly but may affect the medication's effectiveness and safety.
research Direct Implantation of Hair-Follicle-Associated Pluripotent Stem Cells Repairs Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Reduces Neuroinflammation in Mouse Model
Implanting hair-follicle stem cells in mice brains helped repair brain bleeding and reduced brain inflammation.
research The Circular RNA CircCOL1A1 Functions as a miR-149-5p Sponge to Regulate the Formation of Superior-Quality Brush Hair via the CMTM3/AR Axis
A specific RNA molecule, circCOL1A1, affects the growth and quality of goat hair by interacting with miR-149-5p and influencing cell growth pathways.
research Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results
Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
research Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss) in the United States: What Treatments Should Primary Care Providers Recommend?
Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
research A Phase 1 Study to Investigate the Effects of Cortexolone 17α-Propionate, Also Known as Clascoterone, on the QT Interval Using the Meal Effect to Demonstrate ECG Assay Sensitivity
Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
research Clinical, Dermoscopic and In-Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of a Case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Successfully Treated with Narrowband-UVB Phototherapy
Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
research Regulation of the Human Hair Cycle
The conclusion is that effectively treating hair disorders is difficult due to the complex factors affecting hair growth and more research is needed to improve treatments.