research Hair Pull Test: Evidence-Based Update and Revision of Guidelines
The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
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research A Critical Assessment of the Evidence for Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Hair Loss
The evidence for using Low-Level Laser Therapy for hair loss is limited and more thorough research is needed.
research Novel Cycle Changes in Scalp Hair Are Caused by Etretinate Therapy
Etretinate therapy can cause hair loss by disrupting the hair growth cycle.
research Hair Loss and Hirsutism in the Elderly
Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
research Review of Oral Minoxidil as Treatment of Hair Disorders: In Search of the Perfect Dose
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Normal and Aging Hair Biology and Structure: Aging and Hair
Hair gets thinner, grayer, and changes texture with age due to genetics, environment, and cellular changes, affecting the growth cycle.
research Stigmatization Caused by Hair Loss – A Systematic Literature Review
Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
research Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Essential Oil Slows Hair Growth and Lightens Skin in Axillae: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial
Curcuma aeruginosa essential oil effectively reduces hair growth and lightens underarm skin.
research Standardizing the 60-Second Hair Count
Men typically shed about 10 hairs in 60 seconds, and this amount doesn't increase with age.
research Novel Technique of Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation with a Powered Punching Device
The new powered hair transplant method is faster and damages fewer hairs than the manual method.
research New-Generation Therapies for the Treatment of Hair Loss in Men
New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Investigation of Variants of the Aromatase Gene (CYP19A1) in Female Pattern Hair Loss
No link found between aromatase gene and female hair loss.
research Induction of Hair Keratins Expression by an Annurca Apple-Based Nutraceutical Formulation in Human Follicular Cells
An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
research Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Hair Transplantation
Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
research The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Hair Transplantation Satisfaction in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Hair transplant boosts self-esteem and appearance satisfaction, especially in those with high self-esteem.
research The Effect of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors Combined with Follicular Unit Extraction Surgery for the Treatment of Hair Loss: A Pilot Study
Combining plasma rich in growth factors with hair transplant surgery may lead to faster recovery and better outcomes for hair loss treatment.
research Special Stains and Immunohistochemical Stains in Hair Pathology
Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
research Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Feature Extraction and Computation Using Grid Line Selection and Eigenvalue
Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
research Controversy: Is There a Role for Adjuvants in the Management of Male Pattern Hair Loss?
Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
research Selected Variants of the Melanocortin 4 Receptor Gene (MC4R) Do Not Confer Susceptibility to Female Pattern Hair Loss
MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
research Recreation of a Hair Follicle Regenerative Microenvironment: Successes and Pitfalls
Hair growth environment recreated with challenges; stem cells make successful skin organoids.
research Fractional Laser-Assisted Hair Regrowth and Microneedling for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Review
Fractional lasers and microneedling, combined with topical agents, could potentially treat Alopecia Areata effectively, but more research is needed due to limited data.
research Therapeutic Efficacy of a Combination Therapy of Topical 17α-Estradiol and Topical Minoxidil on Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Noncomparative, Retrospective Evaluation
Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
research Hair Growth Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine BeauTop on Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Evaluation of Efficacy of QR 678 and QR678 Neo Hair Growth Factor Formulation for the Treatment of Female Pattern Alopecia in Patients with PCOS—A Prospective Study
QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Normal Head-Hair Length Is Correlated With Its Diameter
Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
research Androgen Metabolism as It Affects Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.
research Hair Diameter Measurements for Planning Follicular Unit Extraction Surgery: Is There a Correlation Between the Micrometer Caliper and Scanning Electron Microscopy Findings?
The micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for measuring hair diameter for FUE surgery.