research Techniques for the Discovery and Evaluation of Drugs Against Alopecia
We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
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research Prolactin and the Skin: A Dermatological Perspective on an Ancient Pleiotropic Peptide Hormone
Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
research Skin Steroidogenesis in Health and Disease
The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
research Mechanical Stimulation of Human Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath Cultures Activates Adjacent Sensory Neurons
Touching hair can activate nearby nerve cells through signals from the hair's outer layer.
research Meta-Analysis Identifies Novel Risk Loci and Yields Systematic Insights into the Biology of Male-Pattern Baldness
Researchers found 63 genes linked to male-pattern baldness, which could help in understanding its biology and developing new treatments.
research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Bone Marrow and Umbilical Cord in Human Hair Multiplication
Bone marrow and umbilical cord stem cells can help grow new hair.
research Caffeine and Its Pharmacological Benefits in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
research Human Hair Follicle-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from the Lower Dermal Sheath as a Competitive Alternative for Immunomodulation
Cells from the lower part of hair follicles are a promising, less invasive option for immune system therapies.
research MicroRNAs in the Pathogenesis of Male Pattern Baldness
Different levels of microRNAs in different parts of the scalp can cause male pattern baldness.
research Mind the Gender Gap: Does Prolactin Exert Gender and Site-Specific Effects on the Human Hair Follicle?
Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.
research Nuclear Factor (Erythroid-Derived 2)-Like-2 Pathway Modulates Substance P–Induced Human Mast Cell Activation and Degranulation in the Hair Follicle
Activating the Nrf2 pathway reduces inflammation and cell activation in human hair follicles, suggesting a potential treatment for certain hair loss conditions.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Express Prostaglandin E2 Lipid Mediator and Receptors for PGE2
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
research Analysis of Mice Skin Distribution Using MALDI-MSI After Subcutaneous Injections of a New Potent Inhibitor of Human Hair Growth, FOL-005
Some men don't respond to common hair loss treatments, but a new inhibitor, FOL-005, shows promise for targeting unwanted hair growth.
research Post-Operative Alopecia of the Scalp: A Rare Complication Following Shoulder Surgery
A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
research Postoperative Permanent Pressure Alopecia
A woman permanently lost hair on her scalp after a long surgery.
research Changes in Distribution Pattern of CD8 Lymphocytes in the Scalp in Alopecia Areata During Treatment With Diphenylcyclopropenone
Diphencyprone treatment increases CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp, which is associated with hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Double-Stranded RNA Induces Inflammation via the NF-κB Pathway and Inflammasome Activation in the Outer Root Sheath Cells of Hair Follicles
Double-stranded RNA causes inflammation in hair follicle cells, which may help understand and treat alopecia areata.
research Pictorial Essay on Hair Loss Due to Head Bones Displacement
The essay suggests hair loss might be caused by changes in skull bones.
research Differential Expression and Functionality of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters in the Human Hair Follicle
Certain transporters are found in human hair follicles and may affect hair growth and loss.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics and Associated Factors of Hair Graying: A Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey
Most people in Turkey start getting gray hair around 33 years old, with factors like age, education, hair loss, skin type, family history, and anxiety playing a role.
research Trichoscopy Criteria for Diagnosing Female Androgenic Alopecia
Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy.
research Visual Diagnosis: The Case of the Balding Preschooler
A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
research Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
research Alopecias
The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
research Rapid Hair Regrowth in an Alopecia Universalis Patient With Deucravacitinib: A Case Report
A new treatment called deucravacitinib helped a patient with severe hair loss grow their hair back quickly.
research Generating Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells with a High-Efficiency, Non-Invasive Method: An Improved Way to Cultivate Keratinocytes from Plucked Hair for Reprogramming
The conclusion is that the new method makes collecting cells from plucked hair to create stem cells more efficient and less invasive.
research Growth Hormone Operates as a Neuroendocrine Regulator of Human Hair Growth Ex Vivo
Growth hormone is important for regulating human hair growth.
research Discovery of a Transdermally Deliverable Pentapeptide for Activating AdipoR1 to Promote Hair Growth
A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.