research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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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 A Simple Technique to Distinguish Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution from Androgenetic Alopecia and Concomitant Seborrheic Dermatitis
A simple scalp scraping can effectively distinguish fibrosing alopecia from androgenetic alopecia with seborrheic dermatitis.
research Unveiling a Shared Precursor Condition for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
research Comparison of Dermoscopic Findings in Female Androgenetic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium and Female Controls in a Tertiary Care Center
Dermoscopic features can help distinguish female androgenetic alopecia from telogen effluvium and healthy controls.
research Female Patients Complaining About Hair Loss: Documentation of Defective Scalp Hair Dynamics with Contrast-Enhanced Phototrichogram
The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.
research Hormonal and Genetic Etiology of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
research Identification of Immune Microenvironment Changes, Immune-Related Pathways and Genes in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
The research suggests immune system changes and specific gene expression may contribute to male hair loss, proposing potential new treatments.
research Assessment of Occipital Involvement Among a Large Population of Females with Pattern Hair Loss in Saudi Arabia
About one-third of Saudi women with female pattern hair loss also have thinning hair at the back of their head.
research Patterns of Noncicatricial Alopecia in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
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 B-RAF, Nevi and Melanoma: A Complex Relationship
Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
research Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Pathobiology of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss
Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
research Correlation of Trichoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia and the Disease Severity
Trichoscopy is useful for detecting and monitoring androgenetic alopecia.
research Differentiation of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris on Trichoscopy: A Comprehensive Review
Trichoscopy helps tell apart Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen planopilaris by showing different hair and scalp features.
research Androgenetic Alopecia Among Hospital Staff: A Study of Prevalence, Types, and a Comparison with the General Population in a Secondary Hospital in China
Hospital staff have a higher rate of hair loss than the general population.
research Insights Into Male Androgenetic Alopecia Using Comparative Transcriptome Profiling: Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 and Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signalling Pathways
Targeting specific genes in certain pathways may help treat male pattern baldness.
research Dermatoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and track treatment for hair loss in men and women.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Genetic and Molecular Aspects of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
research Hair Loss in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
research Nail Involvement in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
research Estimation of Zinc and Iron Levels in the Serum and Hair of Women with Androgenetic Alopecia: Case-Control Study
Women with androgenetic alopecia have lower zinc and iron levels.
research Graft Versus Host Disease Presenting as Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Model for Pathophysiological Understanding of Cicatricial Pattern Hair Loss
A woman's hair loss from graft versus host disease helps understand similar hair loss conditions.
research Dermoscopic Assessment of Microneedling Alone Versus Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cases of Male Pattern Alopecia: A Split-Head Comparative Study
Microneedling alone is as effective as microneedling with platelet-rich plasma for male pattern baldness.
research Overactive Bladder in Men: Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
research Investigation of the Role of SIRT3, SIRT7, NFATC1, and PDL-1 Genes in Androgenetic Alopecia
SIRT3 and SIRT7 genes may play a role in hair loss.
research Prospective Efficacy and Safety Study of an Innovative Kerascalp Hair Growth Serum in Mild-to-Moderate Alopecia in India: Regrowth Study
Kerascalp hair serum was found to be safe and effective in improving hair growth and strength in people with mild to moderate hair loss.