research Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Treatments
About 40% of women by age 60 experience significant hair loss, often due to androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like minoxidil available and hope for future cures.
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research Growth of the Hair
Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
research Hair and Cancer Chemotherapy: Consequences and Nursing Care - A Literature Study
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient
To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
research Studies on the Proteome of Human Hair: Identification of Histones and Deamidated Keratins
Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.
research Molecular Genetic and Endocrine Mechanisms of Hair Growth
Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
research Artificial Hair Implantation for Hair Restoration
Artificial hair implants can quickly improve looks and life quality, but they have risks like infection and early fiber loss, so more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Reflectance Spectroscopy for Noninvasive Evaluation of Hair Follicle Stage
Reflectance spectroscopy can noninvasively track hair growth stages by measuring skin reflectance and melanin changes.
research Disorders of Hair in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
research Hair Deformities: Treatment Through Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair restoration surgery techniques can effectively treat scalp deformities and have evolved to provide natural-looking results.
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 HIF-1α Stimulators Function Equally to Leading Hair Loss Agents in Enhancing Dermal Papilla Growth
HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride Compared with Finasteride in Treating Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Cross-Talk Between Cell Signal Transduction Pathways
Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
research Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Many patients find hair loss from chemotherapy very distressing, and while treatments like minoxidil and scalp cooling may help, there is no sure way to prevent it.
research Scalp Reconstruction and Repair
Effective scalp reconstruction requires a wide range of surgical skills and an understanding of hair biology.
research A Review of Herbal Medications for the Treatment of Alopecia
Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
research Role of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) in Alopecia Areata: A Literature Review
PRP may help hair growth in alopecia areata without major side effects, but more research is needed.
research Management of Alopecia Due to Cancer Therapies
The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
research Wanted, Dead and Alive: Why a Multidisciplinary Approach Is Needed to Unlock Hair Treatment Potential
Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
research Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.
research The Genomic Variation in Textured Hair: Implications in Developing a Holistic Hair Care Routine
Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
research Self-Management in the Post-Hair Transplantation Recovery Period Among Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Qualitative Study
Following hair transplant surgery, proper self-care is crucial for successful recovery and hair growth.
research The Surgical Treatment of Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that surgery is a preferred treatment for cicatricial alopecia, with the method chosen based on individual factors and may require multiple sessions and careful postoperative care.
research Developing Optical Biometrics Using Optical Coherence Tomography for Medical Screening and Diagnosis
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
research Inherited Hairlessness: A Case Study of Familial Congenital Atrichia
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
research Aesthetics in Psychosomatic Dermatology II: Skin Changes Experienced as Cutaneous Disease
People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.
research Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a common, reversible hair loss condition treatable with patient education and sometimes Minoxidil.