research This Month in JAAD Case Reports: August 2022
Low-dose oral minoxidil often improves hair loss, and early treatment of traction alopecia is effective but harder if delayed.
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research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients with Hair Transplantation: Literature Review
PRP may help improve hair transplant results.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients with Hair Transplantation: Literature Review
PRP may help improve hair transplant results.
research Dutasteride: A Guide to Its Use as Monotherapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, improving symptoms and quality of life.
research Use of Spironolactone in Combination with an Oral Contraceptive in Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Guest Editorial: The Maturation of Hair Loss and Restoration Field
The editorial concludes that the field of hair loss treatment has become more scientific and that effective treatments are important for self-esteem and job prospects.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia - Reply
Minoxidil therapy can help with hair regrowth, but results vary and some people are just happy to stop further hair loss.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Study of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Through a One-Year Period
PRP injections increase hair density and satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Nocturnal Eczema: Review of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Children with Atopic Dermatitis and Future Research Directions
Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems, affecting their growth and behavior.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and/or Acne
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
research Interferon in the Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
research Preparation and Characterization of Minoxidil Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Gel for Effective Treatment of Alopecia
Minoxidil-loaded NLC gel shows potential for effective alopecia treatment.
research Shape Variability and Classification of Human Hair: A Worldwide Approach
Human hair can be classified into eight types based on physical features, not ethnicity.
research Multicentric Parallel Phase II Trial of the Polo-Like Kinase 1 Inhibitor BI 2536 in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Melanoma. The First Protocol of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Network of Core Institutes
BI 2536 had limited effectiveness against several advanced cancers and caused significant side effects.
research Lipid Analysis of Follicular Casts from Cyanoacrylate Strips as a New Method for Studying Therapeutic Effects of Anti-Acne Agents
The method effectively measures lipid changes and drug effects on skin follicles.
research Clinical Severity Does Not Reliably Predict Quality of Life in Women With Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium, or Androgenic Alopecia
How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.
research Platelet Preparations for Use in Facial Rejuvenation and Wound Healing: A Critical Review of Current Literature
Platelet preparations generally show positive effects on wound healing and facial rejuvenation, but more thorough research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Therapy of Endocrine Disease: Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effective hirsutism treatment for women with PCOS should be personalized and may include lifestyle changes and medication.
research Treatment Strategies for Alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
research Apremilast Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Other Chronic Eczematous Dermatoses
Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical Aspects
The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.
research Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss: The Jury Is Still Out
More research is needed to determine if iron deficiency causes hair loss.
research Improvement in Scalp Hair Growth in Androgen-Deficient Women Treated with Testosterone: A Questionnaire Study
Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
research Enhanced Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor-2-Containing Dalteparin/Protamine Nanoparticles on Hair Growth
FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
research An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism
The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
research Cyproterone Acetate as Initial Treatment and Maintenance Therapy for Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Restoration
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a substance from a patient's own blood, can stimulate hair regrowth in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) who haven't had success with other treatments, but more research is needed to optimize its use.
research Quality of Life in South African Black Women with Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
research Inhibition of Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase with Finasteride: Sleep-Related Erections, Potency, and Libido in Healthy Men
Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.