research Use of Cyproterone Acetate in the Treatment of Acne, Hirsutism, and Virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
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research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Genetic Basis of Alopecia Areata
More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
research The Spectrum of Hair Loss in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome
Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on the Hypothesis of Pathogenesis and Treatment
The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Localized Syringolymphoid Hyperplasia with Alopecia and Anhidrosis
SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
research Cure of Alopecia Areata After Eradication of Helicobacter Pylori: A New Association?
Treating H. pylori infection might help cure alopecia areata.
research Association Between Interleukin 18 Polymorphisms and Alopecia Areata in Koreans
Certain genetic variations in IL18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research An Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Bimatoprost for Eyelash Growth in Pediatric Subjects
Bimatoprost is safe and improves eyelash growth in healthy kids but not in those with eyelash loss from chemotherapy or alopecia.
research Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase C677T Mutation in Patients with Alopecia Areata in Turkish Population
The MTHFR C677T mutation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in the Turkish population.
research Unexpected Hair Regrowth in a Patient with Longstanding Alopecia Universalis During Treatment of Recalcitrant Dermatomyositis with the Janus Kinase Inhibitor Ruxolitinib
Ruxolitinib treatment led to unexpected hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia universalis.
research Tissue and Circulating MicroRNA Co-expression Analysis Shows Potential Involvement of miRNAs in the Pathobiology of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Certain microRNAs might help identify and understand Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Hair Follicle Targeting with Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
research Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: What Is Available and What Is Coming?
Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
research How Our Microbiome Influences the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
research Psychological Stress-Induced Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune and Apoptotic Pathways
Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
research Impact of a Topical Lotion, CG428, on Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial (VOLUME RCT)
The lotion CG428 did not show effectiveness in treating permanent hair loss in breast cancer survivors.
research Bilateral Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Associated with Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
research Drug Survival and Long-Term Outcome of Tofacitinib in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study
Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata with a good drug survival rate.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Janus kinase inhibitors can regrow hair in alopecia areata but may cause side effects and hair loss may return if treatment stops.
research Clinical Aspects, Pathogenesis, and Therapy Options of Alopecia Induced by Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer hormone therapy can cause hair loss, which can be treated with daily applications of specific topical solutions like minoxidil and hydrocortisone butyrate.
research Alopecia Totalis Successfully Treated with Modified Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in a Patient Recalcitrant to Traditional Treatment Modalities
Modified PRP therapy successfully treated severe alopecia unresponsive to traditional methods.
research SAHA Syndrome: Female Androgenetic Alopecia and Hirsutism
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Reproductive Health: Assessing the Role of Sex Hormones in Disease Development
Hormonal imbalances during menopause may significantly contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Docetaxel: Prevalence, Treatment, and Prevention
Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
research Transcriptome Analysis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Revealed Involvement of Immune Cells and Ferroptosis
The research suggests that immune cells and a specific type of cell death called ferroptosis are involved in Frontal fibrosis alopecia.
research Effectiveness of Tofacitinib in Pre-Adolescent Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series and Literature Review
Tofacitinib is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in children with Alopecia Areata.
research An Update in the Management of Alopecia Areata
New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Discovery of Autoantigens in the Hair Loss Disorder Alopecia Areata: Implications of Posttranslational Modifications
Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.