research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
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research Control of Human Hair Growth by Neurotrophins: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Inhibits Hair Shaft Elongation, Induces Catagen, and Stimulates Follicular Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 Expression
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Sparse Hair in a Female Toddler
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
research Cochlea Hair Cell Rescue After Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Using Low Level Laser Therapy
Low Level Laser Therapy may improve noise-induced hearing loss.
research Genetic Variation at the MC1R Locus and the Time Since Loss of Human Body Hair
Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
research Herbal Lotions to Regrow Hair in Patients with Intractable Alopecia Areata
Herbal lotions are effective for severe hair loss, with a 64.8% success rate, but relapse is common and long-term management requires allergen control and possible corticosteroid use.
research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia
Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
research The Convergence Between Diagnostic Methods in Women With Non-Scarring Hair Loss
Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
research The Possible Association of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Alteration in Serum Cholecalciferol Level
Low vitamin D levels can significantly contribute to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45. Correcting these levels early may help prevent and treat this condition.
research Updates in the Understanding and Treatments of Skin and Hair Disorders in Women of Color
New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.
research Study on Modification of Rabbit Hair Fibers with L-Cysteine
L-cysteine and ultrasound successfully improved rabbit hair fibers for industrial use.
research The Infected Hairs of Tinea Capitis Due to Microsporum Canis: Demonstration of Uniqueness of the Hair Cuticle by Scanning Electron Microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
research Discrete Nanoscale Distribution of Hair Lipids Fails to Provide Humidity Resistance
Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
research Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device That Reduces Graft Injury and Improves Ergonomics in Hair Transplantation Surgery
The new hair transplant device reduces damage to hair follicles and makes surgery more comfortable for the surgeon.
research Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report
The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.
research Skin Shedding and Tissue Regeneration in African Spiny Mice (Acomys)
African spiny mice can regenerate skin, hair, and cartilage, but not muscle, and their unique abilities could be useful for regenerative medicine.
research Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia on Women: Comparisons with Balding Men and Female Control Subjects
Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
research HairMax LaserComb Laser Phototherapy Device in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
research In Situ Tensile Deformation Characterization of Human Hair with Atomic Force Microscopy
AFM helped show how hair changes under tension and the effects of damage and conditioner.
research A Study of Etretinate-Induced Alopecia
Etretinate treatment changed hair growth patterns in many patients.
research Exclamation Marks and Other Trichoscopic Signs of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy can cause hair changes similar to alopecia areata, which might lead to misdiagnosis.
research Development, Formulation, and Characterization of an Adapalene-Loaded Solid Lipid Microparticle Dispersion for Follicular Penetration
Researchers created a skin treatment that could effectively deliver medication into hair follicles.
research Morphological Changes in Human Head Hair Subjected to Various Drug Testing Decontamination Strategies
Different hair cleaning methods caused varying levels of damage to the hair's outer layer.
research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
research The Use of a 1,540 nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Photodegradation of Human Hair: A Microscopy Study
UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
research Recent Developments in Alopecias
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Monilethrix
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
research A Tricky Case of Hair Loss in a Child: Trichoscopy Saves the Day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.