research Chapter 20: Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alopecias
Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.
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research Prostaglandins in Androgenetic Alopecia in 12 Men and Four Women
research Implications of Cigarette Smoking on Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Smoking increases early hair loss risk in men; quitting may help prevent it.
research Evaluating the Satisfaction of Patients Undergoing Hair Transplantation Surgery Using the FACE-Q Scales
Patients felt happier with their looks and younger after hair transplant surgery, but their well-being and social life didn't change much.
research Morphogenetic Mechanisms in the Cyclic Regeneration of Hair Follicles and Deer Antlers from Stem Cells
Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.
research Hair Loss Among Transgender and Gender-Nonbinary Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.
research Effectiveness and Safety of Oral Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Real Clinical Practice: A Descriptive Monocentric Study
Oral dutasteride improves hair growth, reduces hair loss, and is safe for most patients.
research At The Crossroads Of Two Alopecias: Androgenetic Alopecia Pattern Of Hair Regrowth In Patients With Alopecia Areata Treated With Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitors
JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth but not fully effective for androgenetic alopecia.
research Clinical Experience on Follicular Unit Extraction Megasession for Severe Androgenetic Alopecia
FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.
research Morphological Substantiation of Clinical Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Platelet rich plasma therapy significantly improves hair growth and increases the number of hair follicles in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Utility of Horizontal Sections of Scalp Biopsies in Differentiating Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
research Digit-Length Ratios (2D:4D) as a Phenotypic Indicator of In Utero Androgen Exposure Is Not Prognostic for Androgenic Alopecia: A Descriptive-Analytic Study of 1200 Iranian Men
Finger length ratios don't predict baldness in men.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
research Analysis of the Scalp of Women with AIDS Subjected to Autopsy: Epithelial, Follicular, and Immunologic Aspects
AIDS may cause changes in the scalp that increase infection risk and hair loss.
research The History of Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation has evolved to refined techniques like FUE and FUT, with Finasteride and Minoxidil as the only other proven treatments for hair loss.
research A Semiquantitative Grading Scale for Frontal and Vertex of Androgenetic Alopecia
New grading scale accurately measures hair loss severity and treatment effectiveness.
research Focal Atrichia: A Diagnostic Clue in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Treatments, and Genetic Factors
Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
research The Impact of Medical Terminology in Self-Triage Decision-Making
Using complex medical terms can make people want to seek medical help faster.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Oral clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for Folliculitis decalvans.
research Periorbital Rejuvenation
New techniques can effectively treat aging around the eyes.
research Serum Androgens and Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels in Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There a Difference Between Frontal and Vertex Baldness?
Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
research Common Dermatologic Disorders in Down Syndrome: Systematic Review
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of skin disorders and need better screening and treatment.
research Hair Restoration: Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches
Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
research Naturally Occurring Hairlines in Non-Balding Oriental Men of East and Southeast Asian Origin
Older East and Southeast Asian men need less hair density for hair restoration satisfaction, and natural hairline features should guide surgery plans.
research Alopecia: Managing the Basics
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
research Lasers in Onychomycosis
Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
research Lichen Planopilaris After Hair Transplantation
Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
research B-RAF, Nevi and Melanoma: A Complex Relationship
Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.