research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
research A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model for Androgenic Alopecia: Clarifying the Dihydrotestosterone Paradox and Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors
The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
research The Eyelash Follicle Features and Anomalies: A Review
Eyelashes protect the eyes, but more research is needed to understand how.
research Lack of Response of Alopecia Areata to Pimecrolimus Cream
Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
research An Updated Review on Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Phytochemistry and Medicinal Uses
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis may help treat various health issues and promote hair growth, but more research is needed for safety.
research Friends Turned Foes: Angiogenic Growth Factors Beyond Angiogenesis
Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Recommendations
Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
research Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation Meeting, May 2016: Progress Towards the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.
research Contraceptive Use in Acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Ashy Dermatosis: Histologic Findings and Potential Associations
Ashy dermatosis may be linked to atopy and thyroid disease and can be treated with topical steroids.
research Epimorphic Regeneration in Mice Is p53-Independent
Mice can regenerate ear tissue without the p53 protein.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Multicenter Study
High-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.
research Hair Loss in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.
research Kawasaki Disease: An Update
Early treatment with immunoglobulin and aspirin reduces heart complications in children with Kawasaki disease.
research Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris: Clinicopathologic Study of Four New Cases and a Review of the Literature
Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
research Oral Minoxidil Improves Background Hair Thickness in Lichen Planopilaris
Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
research A Case of Recalcitrant Pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Successfully Controlled with Adalimumab
Adalimumab helped control a child's severe eye disease when other treatments failed.
research Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness
Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
research Bilateral Eyelid Pseudoptosis From Lipogranulomas of the Preaponeurotic Fat Pads
Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
research Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome Complicated by Hidradenitis Suppurativa-like Lesions Responding to Acitretin Treatment
Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.
research Efficacy of Cistanche Tubulosa and Laminaria Japonica Extracts (MK-R7) Supplement in Preventing Patterned Hair Loss and Promoting Scalp Health
MK-R7 supplement with Cistanche Tubulosa and Laminaria Japonica extracts improved hair density and scalp health without adverse effects.
research Cytokeratin 15 Expression in Central, Centrifugal, Cicatricial Alopecia: New Observations in Normal and Diseased Hair Follicles
CK15 is not a reliable marker for stem cells in damaged hair follicles from patients with CCCA.
research The Effect of Minocycline on the Metabolism of Androgens by Human Oral Periosteal Fibroblasts and Its Inhibition by Finasteride
Minocycline may cause hair loss by increasing DHT levels, but finasteride can help counteract this effect.
research Fibroblast Heterogeneity and Tertiary Lymphoid Tissues in the Kidney
Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in kidney repair and aging, and may affect chronic kidney disease outcomes.
research Alopecia in the General Pediatric Clinic: Who to Treat, Who to Refer
Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
research Effects of the Anti-Androgen Finasteride on 5α-Reduction of Androgens in the Presence of Progesterone in Human Gingival Fibroblasts: Modulatory Actions of the Alkaline Phosphatase Inhibitor Levamisole
Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.
research A Note on Postinflammatory Hair Darkening
Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.