research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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research Genome-Wide Association Study of Alopecia Areata in Taiwan: The Conflict Between Individuals and Hair Follicles
Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.
research Sociological Research of the Men’s Androgenic Alopecia Problem
Men with hair loss feel it affects their emotions and life quality, and want more effective treatments.
research Commentary
Hair disease research is a growing and evolving field in dermatology, with recent significant advances.
research Do You Know This Syndrome? Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome in a Two-Year-Old Male Patient
The document concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition where hair is thin and easily pulled out, often improving with age.
research Characteristics of Androgenetic Alopecia in Asian Populations
Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.
research What's New in Cicatricial Alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
research Clinical Approach to the Patient With Alopecia
Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
research The Effect of 1540-nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Laser treatment effectively increases hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat hair loss with medicine, continue indefinitely.
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 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men
Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
research Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review
Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
research Approach to the Adult Female Patient with Diffuse Nonscarring Alopecia
The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
research Congenital Alopecia Areata
Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.
research Guidelines for Management of Androgenetic Alopecia Based on BASP Classification: The Asian Consensus Committee Guideline
Use 5% minoxidil or oral finasteride for mild-to-moderate hair loss, combine with hair transplant for severe cases.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Perspective and an Insight into Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
research Itpr3 Is Responsible for the Mouse Tufted (tf) Locus
The Itpr3 gene causes a specific hair pattern in mice.
research Bald Thigh Syndrome in Sighthounds: Revisiting the Cause of a Well-Known Disease
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
research Alopecia Areata: Combination Therapy with Isotretinoin (0.05%) Gel and Minoxidil (2%) Solution
Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
research Androgen Action and 3D Culture Conditions Influence Dermal Papilla Cells' Inductive Properties: The Role of Wnt Agonists/Antagonists Balance
DHT reduces a cell's ability to promote hair growth, while 3D culture without DHT improves it.
research An Overview of Alopecias
The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
research Assessment of Vitamin D Receptors in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia
Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
research Minoxidil for Endocrine Therapy–Induced Alopecia in Women With Breast Cancer—Saint Agatha’s Blessing?
Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
research Characteristics of Healthy and Androgenetic Alopecia Scalp Microbiome: Effect of Lindera Strychnifolia Roots Extract as a Natural Solution for Its Modulation
Lindera strychnifolia root extract may help balance scalp bacteria and potentially reduce hair loss.
research Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata: An Update
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.