research Androgens and Alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
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research Normal Head-Hair Length Is Correlated With Its Diameter
Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
research Why Care About Linear Hair Growth Rates? A Study Using In Vivo Imaging and Computer-Assisted Image Analysis After Manual Processing in Unaffected Male Controls and Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
research More Is Not Always Better in Hair Growth Factors: Epidermal Growth Factor Involved in Alopecia Areata Pathogenesis
Too much epidermal growth factor can cause hair loss.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia Is Due to Hair Follicle Stem Cell Inactivation
Male hair loss is caused by inactive hair follicle stem cells.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research A Brief Overview of the Role of Drugs and Novel Methodologies on the Stability and Growth of Hair Follicles: An Approach Towards Hair Regeneration
Emerging therapies like stem cell and laser treatments show promise for hair regeneration.
research Autophagy Induces Hair Follicle Stem Cell Activation and Hair Follicle Regeneration by Regulating Glycolysis
Autophagy helps activate hair stem cells and hair growth by changing their energy use to glycolysis.
research Inhibition of Prolactin Promotes Secondary Skin Follicle Activation in Cashmere Goats
Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
research A Summary of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Evidence for Cannabinoid Hair Follicle Effects
Certain cannabinoids may help increase hair growth and could be useful for treating hair loss.
research Oral Minoxidil in Trichology: A Review
Oral minoxidil helps with hair growth but needs more research to fully understand its effectiveness and safety.
research Hair Growth Activity of Three Plants of the Polynesian Cosmetopoeia and Their Regulatory Effect on Dermal Papilla Cells
Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.
research Towards a Consensus on How to Diagnose and Quantify Female Pattern Hair Loss – The Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)
New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
research Human and Animal Cells Under Influence of Different Lighting and Stimuli
Different light affects cell functions and can help treat skin conditions.
research Plain Language Summaries of Various Dermatological Studies
Doctors need more training in skin cancer screening, a new treatment is effective for a skin condition, better diagnosis methods for skin cancer are available, hair loss in women may be linked to hormones and cholesterol, certain skin care products might cause hair loss, babies' skin gets weaker after birth, and a gene mutation might be linked to eczema.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
research Using Platelet-Rich Plasma to Treat Hair Loss and Thinning
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections effectively treat hair loss and thinning in both men and women, with high satisfaction and no major side effects.
research Why Do Not All Chemotherapy Patients Lose Their Hair? Answering an Intriguing Question
Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
research The Hair Follicle: Functions, Self-Renewal, and Alopecic Disorders
Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
research Exosomes for Aesthetic Dermatology: A Comprehensive Literature Review and Update
Exosomes may help with hair growth and scar healing, but more research is needed.
research Monofilament Threads in Treatment of Female Hair Loss
Monofilament Threads significantly improve hair growth in women with pattern hair loss and are safe.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
research A Pair of Transmembrane Receptors Essential for the Retention and Pigmentation of Hair
Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
research Finasteride in Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.
research Hair Transplant: Evolution and Role in Treating Alopecia
Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Hair Loss in Children: Etiologies and Treatment
Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
research A Comparison of Morphometric Features of Scalp Hair Among Different Regions of India
Scalp hair characteristics vary across different regions of India and can help identify a person's origin.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Hair Dye
Polyherbal hair dyes are safer and more eco-friendly than chemical dyes.
research Interconnected Polymers Technology (IPSTiC): An Effective Approach for the Modulation of 5α-Reductase Activity in Hair Loss Conditions
A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.