research Various Types of Alopecia and Treatment Options
Alopecia, or hair loss, can be caused by genetics, illness, or certain drugs, and can be treated with synthetic or natural medications.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research Mutation Analysis of the Type II Hair Keratin Gene in a Family of Han Nationality with Monilethrix
A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
research Hair Loss and Its Homeopathic Approach
Combining trichology and homeopathy is effective for diagnosing and treating hair loss.
research How Effective Is Finasteride Treatment Against Hereditary Male Pattern Baldness
Finasteride treatment slows down hair loss, boosts hair growth, and may increase hair thickness or length, but it can cause side effects like decreased libido and depression in less than 1% of people.
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Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
research News in Brief
Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions
A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
research Hormonal Parameters in Androgenetic Alopecia of the Male
Hormonal differences affect male pattern baldness.
research Advances in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Effective treatments for hair loss are a major focus in dermatology.
research Relation Between Dermal Papilla Cells and Androgenetic Alopecia
Dermal papilla cells play a key role in hair loss by responding to androgens.
research Current Advances in Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Hair Regeneration
Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth but face production and application challenges.
research Monilethrix: A Typical Case Report with Microscopic and Dermatoscopic Findings
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
research Poly(rC) Binding Protein 2 Acts as a Negative Regulator of IRES-Mediated Translation of Hr mRNA
A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
research Monilethrix of the Scalp from Almost Normal Aspect to Total Alopecia: Variable Intrafamilial Expressiveness
Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
research Two Females With Hair Loss
A mother and daughter have a rare genetic hair loss disorder with no effective treatment.
research Odd-Looking Hair and Progressive Alopecia in Mother and Son
Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
research Gene Therapy for Alopecia in Type II Rickets Model Rats Using Vitamin D Receptor-Expressing Adenovirus Vector
Gene therapy with a vitamin D receptor gene improved hair growth in rats with a type of rickets-related baldness.
research Androgenic Alopecia
Androgenic alopecia is a type of hair loss that's partly inherited and can be due to hormonal imbalance.
research Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type 2: A Case-Based Review of a Patient With Alopecia and Rickets
A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
research Serum Markers of Thrombophilia in Pregnant Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have a higher risk of blood clotting problems.
research A Rare Hair Loss in Children: Monilethrix
Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa in Animals: A Review
Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic disease causing fragile skin and blisters in both animals and humans.
research Case Reports of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
research LibGuides: L3Y2 Tutorial 2022 - Critical Thinking: Claim 5: Caffeine Reduces Hair Loss
Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.
research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Autosomal Recessive Monilethrix: Novel Variants of the DSG4 Gene in Three Chinese Families
New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
research Disease Prevention and Alleviation by Human Myoblast Transplantation
Myoblast transplantation shows promise for treating various muscle and heart conditions.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research Value of Dermoscopy for the Diagnosis of Monilethrix
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.