research The Biology of Hair Growth
Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
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research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Topical Ingenol Mebutate for Actinic Keratoses
Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
research The Negative Regulator CXXC5: Making WNT Look a Little Less Disheveled
CXXC5 is a protein that prevents hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatment.
research T-Cell Induced-Self MHC Class I/Peptide Complexes May Enable De Novo Tolerance Induction to Neo-Antigens Occurring Outside of the Thymus
Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
research Hair Transplantation in Burn Scar Alopecia
Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
research Adipose and Hair Function: An Apparent Connection
Fat tissue and a specific protein are crucial for healthy hair growth and maintenance.
research Attitudes and Practices of Dermatologists and Primary Care Physicians Who Treat Patients for Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Survey
Dermatologists are more comfortable and proactive in treating male pattern hair loss than primary care physicians.
research Alopecia in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: Is It Truly Telogen Effluvium?
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by autoimmune factors, not just stress or malabsorption.
research Excessive Hair Growth in a Patient with Psoriatic Erythroderma Following Secukinumab Administration
An elderly man's hair grew back after treatment with secukinumab, possibly due to reduced scalp inflammation or the medication's direct effects.
research Hair Follicle Dystrophy in a Litter of Domestic Cats Resembling Lanceolate Hair Mutant Mice
A litter of cats had a hair condition similar to a mouse mutation, leading to hair loss and abnormal hair and skin.
research Response of Hemiballismus to Haloperidol: Reply
Haloperidol effectively treated hemiballismus, but spontaneous improvement wasn't ruled out; rapid weight loss can cause hair loss with good regrowth chances.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis with Alopecia and Photophobia Syndrome (IFAP): A Case Report and Review of the Literature
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
research Nails and Hair
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
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 Androgen Receptor Antagonists Structure-Activity Relationships
Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.
research The Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Hairless Triggers Reactivation of Hair Growth by Promoting Wnt Signaling
The HR protein helps hair grow by blocking a hair growth inhibitor, aiding in hair follicle regeneration.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Modulation of Hair Growth with Small Molecule Agonists of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway
Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.
research Activation of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid-3 Inhibits Human Hair Growth
Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.
research Clinical Severity Does Not Reliably Predict Quality of Life in Women With Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium, or Androgenic Alopecia
How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.
research Clinical Evaluation of Alopecias Using a Handheld Dermatoscope
A handheld dermatoscope helps diagnose different types of hair loss effectively.
research Trans-Species Hair Growth Induction by Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papillae
Human hair follicle cells can grow hair when put into mouse skin if they stay in contact with mouse cells.
research Spermidine Promotes Human Hair Growth and Is a Novel Modulator of Human Epithelial Stem Cell Functions
Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
research Hair Follicle as a Target of Stress Hormones and Autoimmune Reactions
Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists
Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.
research Coat Condition, Housing Condition, And Measurement Of Fecal Cortisol Metabolites: A Non-Invasive Study About Alopecia In Captive Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta)
Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.
research Hair Follicles, Their Disorders, and Their Opportunities
Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
research Maternal Western Diet Causes Inflammatory Milk and TLR2/4-Dependent Neonatal Toxicity
A mother's western diet can make her milk toxic, causing inflammation and hair loss in babies.