12 citations,
January 2021 in “Drugs in R&D” Isotretinoin is effective for treating dissecting cellulitis, but recurrence is common.
1 citations,
November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
209 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
42 citations,
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
13 citations,
January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
3 citations,
April 2018 in “Cosmetics” As people get older, they have less active hair growth, but women have thicker hair than men and respond better to hair loss treatments.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
19 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
18 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and choosing the right ones can help maintain healthy hair.
234 citations,
December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
3 citations,
July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.
Premature graying of hair is linked to vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, thyroid issues, iron imbalance, stress, and lifestyle habits, and affects quality of life.
June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
3 citations,
February 2023 in “ACS omega” Grape seed oil improved hair quality the most, followed by rosehip and safflower seed oils, and reduced damage from shampoo.
11 citations,
May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
20 citations,
April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
9 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B-biology” A hair-growth formula with cystine and thiamin helps protect skin cells against UV damage and improves their growth.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document suggests recognizing "trichiatrists" as doctors specializing in hair and scalp health, using evidence-based treatments.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy and pathological examination both have unique benefits and cannot completely replace each other in evaluating hair.
July 2023 in “Drug testing and analysis (Print)” Homemade hair treatments can significantly lower drug levels in hair, possibly causing false-negative drug tests.
18 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
11 citations,
April 2016 in “PubMed” New imaging and testing methods can effectively assess hair shape changes and damage.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
4 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.
2 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” The document concludes that understanding hair problems can lead to cost-effective solutions and proper treatment choices.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The hair growth product was effective and safe, increasing hair growth, thickness, and density while reducing hair fall.
29 citations,
October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.