research The Psychosocial Consequences of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Research Literature
Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.
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research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
research Permanent Alopecia After Cranial Irradiation: Dose–Response Relationship
Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
research A Randomized, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Dutasteride Versus Placebo and Finasteride in the Treatment of Male Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
research Protection Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
research Comparative Efficacy of Various Treatment Regimens for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.
research Acute Diffuse And Total Alopecia: A New Subtype Of Alopecia Areata With A Favorable Prognosis
A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.
research A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.
research Objective Outcome Measures: Collecting Meaningful Data on Alopecia Areata
The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.
research Superiority of Dutasteride Over Finasteride in Hair Regrowth and Reversal of Miniaturization in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label, Evaluator-Blinded Study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
research Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans in a Family
KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
research Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
research Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing 5% and 1% Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Japanese Men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Aesthetic Surgeon
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for hair growth and skin improvement in aesthetic surgery.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: In Vivo Models
Stump-tailed macaque best for researching hair loss causes and treatments.
research A New Label-Free Screen for Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Using LC-MS
Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
research In Vivo Hair Growth-Stimulating Effect of Medicinal Plant Extract on BALB/c Nude Mice
Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may be a better treatment for hair loss than Minoxidil.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Combining Medical and Surgical Treatments
Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
research Morphological and Morphometric Study of the Androgenetic Alopecic Scalp Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Analysis Comparing Regional Differences
The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.
research Evaluation of Hair Growth Promoting Activity of Phyllanthus Niruri
Phyllanthus niruri extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
research Hair Growth Promotion Effect of Nelumbinis Semen Extract with High Antioxidant Activity
Nelumbinis Semen extract helps hair grow and could prevent hair loss.
research A Case of Pili Torti in a Young Adult Domestic Short-Haired Cat
A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
research Female-Patterned Alopecia in Teenage Brothers with Unusual Histologic Features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
research Controlled Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Hair Growth with Low Dose Cyclical Nutrition Therapy in Men and Women Without the Use of Finasteride
Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.
research Scalp Imaging Techniques
Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.
research Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Flowers on Hair Growth in Female Wistar Rats
Hibiscus flower extract slowed down hair growth in rats.
research Alopecia Associated with Fluconazole Therapy
High doses of fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
research Intractable Diffuse Alopecia Caused by Multifactorial Side-Effects in Treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Connection to Iatrogenic Failure of Estrogen Secretion
The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.