research Australasian Society for Dermatology Research Meeting, May 2006
The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
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research Crystalline Cataract and Uncombable Hair Syndrome in a 7-Year-Old Girl
The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A New Hope in Dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Prognostic Factors That Affect the Response to Topical Treatment in Patchy Alopecia Areata
Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.
research Mitochondrial Function in Murine Skin Epithelium Is Crucial for Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions
Healthy mitochondria in skin cells are essential for proper hair growth and skin cell interaction in mice.
research Androgen Receptor-Mediated Paracrine Signaling Induces Regression of Blood Vessels in the Dermal Papilla in Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness is linked to higher levels of a certain receptor in the scalp, which leads to the shrinking of blood vessels and hair loss. Early treatment targeting this receptor could be more effective.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Androgen Excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research Balance Beam Alopecia
Hair loss was likely caused by gymnastics activities on a balance beam.
research Dermatology Care Behind Bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Radiofrequency Current at 448 kHz for Female Pattern Hair Loss: Cellular Bases for Redensification Improvement
Using 448-kHz Capacitive-Resistive Electrothermal Therapy can help increase hair density and prevent hair loss in women.
research Lyophilized Growth Factor Intralesional Injection in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Study
Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
research Assessment of Hair Density and Caliber in White and Asian Females With Female Pattern Hair Loss Using Folliscope
White females have higher hair density, while Asian females have thicker hair in hair loss cases.
research Iron Deficiency in Female Pattern Hair Loss, Chronic Telogen Effluvium, and Control Groups
Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
research Light Microscopic Hair Abnormalities in Children: Retrospective Review of 119 Cases in a 10-Year Period
Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
research Evaluation of Efficacy of QR 678 and QR678 Neo Hair Growth Factor Formulation for the Treatment of Female Pattern Alopecia in Patients with PCOS—A Prospective Study
QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Association of Risk Factors with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Global Photographic Assessment of Men Aged 18 to 60 Years with Male Pattern Hair Loss Receiving Finasteride 1 mg or Placebo
Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Light on Topical Minoxidil-Induced Hair Growth in Advanced Male Pattern Baldness
UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
research Analysis of the Expression Pattern of the Carrier Protein Transthyretin and Its Receptor Megalin in the Human Scalp Skin and Hair Follicles: Hair Cycle-Associated Changes
The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
research Viable Terminal Scalp Hair Follicles Are Necessary and Sufficient for Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
research Non-Invasive Method Distinguishes Chronic Telogen Effluvium From Mild Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinicopathological Correlation
Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.
research Sebaceous Gland Abnormalities in Fatty Acyl CoA Reductase 2 (Far2) Null Mice Result in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cells With Modification of Junctional Adhesion Molecule A Induce Hair Formation
Modified stem cells that overexpress a specific protein can improve hair growth and reduce hair abnormalities in mice.
research Minoxidil and Male-Pattern Alopecia: A Potential Role for a Local Regulator of Sebum Secretion with Vasoconstrictive Effects?
Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
research Penile Vascular Abnormalities in Young Men with Persistent Side Effects After Finasteride Use for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research Impact of Testosterone on Hair and Skin
Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
research Targeted Skin Overexpression of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor in Mice Causes Epidermal Atrophy, Premature Skin Barrier Formation, Eye Abnormalities, and Alopecia
Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.