research Hirsutism and Virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
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research An Evaluation System to Enhance Patient Selection for Alopecia-Reducing Surgery
The evaluation system improved patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to better results and satisfaction.
research Probing Androgen Receptor Co-Factor Selectivity Profiles: A Chemical Tool to Determine Cross-Talk Between Androgen Receptor and Beta-Catenin In Vivo
PF-05314882 selectively activates androgen receptors without much effect on prostate and may help in prostate cancer treatment and hair loss prevention.
research An Evaluation System to Enhance Patient Selection for Alopecia-Reducing Surgery
The evaluation system improves patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to fewer but more successful surgeries.
research Trichoscopy Tips
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
research The Modern Management of Hirsutism
Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
research Androgenic Alopecia: A Counterproductive Outcome of the Anabolic Effect of Androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
research New Treatments of Hyperandrogenism and Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
research Classifications of Patterned Hair Loss: A Review
Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.
research Principles and Techniques Used to Create a Natural Hairline in Surgical Hair Restoration
Creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration surgery involves using follicular unit grafts, proper hair placement, and artistic skills to give the illusion of density.
research Assessment of Safe Donor Zone of Scalp and Beard for Follicular Unit Extraction in Indian Men: A Study of 580 Cases
The study concluded that certain areas of the scalp and beard are safe for hair transplant donor sites in Indian men.
research The Effects of Minoxidil, 1% Pyrithione Zinc, and a Combination of Both on Hair Density: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
research Midline Alopecia Reduction Combined With Hair Transplantation
Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
research What Women Want: Quantifying the Perception of Hair Amount - An Analysis of Hair Diameter and Density Changes with Age in Caucasian Women
Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
research The Changing Patterns of Hair Density and Thickness in South Korean Women with Hair Loss: Clinical Office-Based Phototrichogram Analysis
South Korean women with hair loss have lower hair density and thickness compared to healthy women.
research Evaluation of Hair Density and Hair Diameter in the Adult Thai Population Using Quantitative Trichoscopic Analysis
Thai people's hair density decreases with age and varies by scalp area, but hair thickness stays the same regardless of age or scalp area.
research Contribution of Hair Density and Hair Diameter to the Appearance and Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia in Japanese Men
Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
research Both Low Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Are Associated with Hair Loss in Middle-Aged Women
Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
research Evaluation of Scalp Hair Density and Diameter in the Arab Population: Clinical Office-Based Phototrichogram Analysis
Arab hair is generally thicker but less dense compared to other ethnicities, affecting hair disorder diagnosis and treatment.
research The Midline Part: An Important Physical Clue to the Clinical Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
"Christmas tree" pattern helps diagnose female hair loss.
research An Update on Hair Restoration Therapy
Hair restoration techniques like follicular unit transplant surgery and follicular unit extraction are effective, with ideal graft placement density between 20-30 units per cm². Medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help maintain and regrow hair.
research Hair Loss and Hair Restoration in Women
Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.
research Effect of Applying Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum Subsp. Plantarum N793 to the Scalps of Men and Women with Thinning Hair: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study
N793 may improve hair density in people with mild hair thinning.
research Clinical Use of Conditioned Media of Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Case Series Study
ADSC-CM treatment improved hair density and thickness in women with hair loss, safely and effectively.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study Investigating Combination Therapy with Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil and Spironolactone
Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
research Characteristic Features of Japanese Women's Hair With Aging and Hair Loss
Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.
research 5 mg/Day Finasteride Treatment for Normoandrogenic Asian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
research Phototrichogram Analysis of Japanese Female Subjects with Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss
Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
research The Effects of Lower vs Higher Cell Number of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Hair Density and Diameter in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo, Parallel-Group Half-Scalp IRB-Approved Study
Higher cell number PRP improves hair density and diameter more than lower cell number PRP.
research Advances in Aesthetic Hair Restoration
Hair restoration using micrografts and minigrafts can provide natural-looking hair without scars and good density in 1 or 2 sessions.