research Geriatric Dermatology: Overview
Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
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research Topical Sunscreens and Vitamin D
Hair loss treatments show limited improvement, sunscreen thickness affects vitamin D production, and the effectiveness of IVIg for toxic epidermal necrolysis is uncertain.
research Polyomavirus-Induced Pilomatricomas in Mice: From Viral Inoculation to Tumor Development
Polyomavirus A2 infection in newborn mice caused hair follicle tumors.
research Hairless: A Nuclear Receptor Corepressor Essential for Skin Function
The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research Announcements
A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
research Male-Pattern Hair Loss: Comprehensive Identification of the Associated Genes as a Basis for Understanding Pathophysiology
Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
research Hair Regrowth Treatment Efficacy and Resistance in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Continuous Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis
ALRV5XR is the most effective hair regrowth treatment at 24 weeks.
research JAM-A Facilitates Hair Follicle Regeneration in Alopecia Areata Through Functioning as CeRNA to Protect VCAN Expression in Dermal Papilla Cells
JAM-A helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata by protecting VCAN in skin cells.
research Lymphatic Vasculature and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Lymphatic vessels help hair follicles regenerate by interacting with stem cells.
research Epidemiology and Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male Androgenetic Alopecia, a common hair loss in men, can be slowed and partially restored with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, or hair transplantation. Serenoa repens may be an alternative treatment. More research is needed for new treatments.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Bald Scalp in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia Retains Hair Follicle Stem Cells but Lacks CD200-Rich and CD34-Positive Hair Follicle Progenitor Cells
Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed for hair growth.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Bald Scalp in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia Retains Hair Follicle Stem Cells but Lacks CD200-Rich and CD34-Positive Hair Follicle Progenitor Cells
Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed for hair growth.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Bald Scalp in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia Retains Hair Follicle Stem Cells but Lacks CD200-Rich and CD34-Positive Hair Follicle Progenitor Cells
Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed to grow hair.
research Hair Sciences: An Interview with Dr. Rodney Sinclair on Female Pattern Hair Loss
Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.
research The Effectiveness of Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Identification Of Four Genetic Risk Loci And Evidence For The Contribution Of WNT Signaling To Its Etiology
Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
research Trichoscopy in Genetic Hair Shaft Abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research A Position Effect on TRPS1 Is Associated with Ambras Syndrome in Humans and the Koala Phenotype in Mice
A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
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 Proline-Rich Protein-Like PRPL1 Controls Elongation of Root Hairs in Arabidopsis Thaliana
A gene in Arabidopsis thaliana, AtPRPL1, affects root hair length but not cell wall composition.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans in a Family
KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
research Rapamycin But Not Acarbose Decreases Age-Related Loss of Outer Hair Cells in the Mouse Cochlea
Rapamycin reduces age-related hearing cell loss in mice, but acarbose does not.
research Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies in Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Some people with chronic hair loss may have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Acne and Hirsutism in Teenagers
Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Mucopolysaccharidoses
People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.
research Heterogeneity in the Genetic Alterations and Clinical Presentation of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: Case Report and Literature Review
AE can have varied symptoms and genetic causes, but zinc therapy helps.