research A Detective Look at Hair Biopsies from African-American Patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
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research Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.
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 Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Unmasking Traction Alopecia
Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
research Changes in the Sebaceous Gland in Patients with Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenic Alopecia)
Sebaceous glands in male pattern hair loss patients have more lobules and might cause early hair growth phase shifts.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Combing the Hair Follicle Signaling Pathways for New Therapeutic Targets and More Effective Treatment Options
New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
research Hair Disorders
Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Disorders in Darker Skin: An Approach to Diagnosis
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
research The Female Pattern Hair Loss: Review of Etiopathogenesis and Diagnosis
Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma by Single Spin Process in Male Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia: Is It an Effective Treatment?
PRP injections can help increase hair density and thickness in men with hair loss.
research Dickkopf-1 Expression in Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata in Male Patients
DKK-1 gene linked to hair loss in AGA and AA patients; more research needed for potential therapy.
research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
research Hair Removal Using a Pulsed-Intense Light Source
Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
research S1 Guideline for Diagnostic Evaluation in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men, Women, and Adolescents
Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
research Androgens and Alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Towards a Consensus on How to Diagnose and Quantify Female Pattern Hair Loss – The Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)
New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
research Alopecia
The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
research Follicular Transplantation
Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
research Role of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Receptor in Female Androgenetic Alopecia
IGF-1R may play a role in female hair loss and could be a treatment target.
research Use of Topical Minoxidil, 17α-Estradiol, and Hydrocortisone Butyrate in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.
research Hair Loss After Rhytidectomy
A woman had temporary hair loss due to a stress-related condition after a facelift.
research Review of Human Hair Follicle Biology: Dynamics of Niches and Stem Cell Regulation for Possible Therapeutic Hair Stimulation for Plastic Surgeons
Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Shedding: How to Manage a Common Cause of Hair Loss
Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture
Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita: A Case Report
A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.