research Common Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
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research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research A Cross-Sectional Study on Post-Coronavirus Disease Hair Loss at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
research Patterned Androgenic Alopecia in Women
"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.
research Preliminary Results of the Use of Scalp Microneedling in Different Types of Alopecia
Scalp microneedling may improve hair density and thickness for various alopecia types.
research Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results
Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
research Patterned Androgenic Alopecia in Normal Women
Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.
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.
research Finasteride Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normoandrogenic Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
research Sequential Scalp Assessment in Hair Regeneration Therapy Using an Adipose-Derived Stem Cell-Conditioned Medium
Using a special stem cell formula on the scalp once a month for six months helped people with hair loss grow more hair.
research Scalp Micropigmentation: A Medical Tattoo Process for Hair Loss
SMP is a medical tattoo for hair loss, improving appearance and camouflaging scars, but requires skill and has limitations.
research Transplants from Balding and Hairy Androgenetic Alopecia Scalp Regrow Hair Comparably Well on Immunodeficient Mice
Hair from balding and non-balding areas regrows similarly on mice.
research Phototrichogram Analysis of Normal Scalp Hair Characteristics with Aging
Hair gets thinner and grayer with age, and density decreases more in men on top and in women on top and back.
research Primary Scalp Alopecia: New Histopathological Tools, New Concepts, and a Practical Guide to Diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Gender Differences in Scalp Hair Growth Rates Are Maintained but Reduced in Pattern Hair Loss Compared to Controls
Women's hair grows faster and thicker than men's, but hair growth slows for both genders with pattern hair loss.
research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia
Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
research Viable Terminal Scalp Hair Follicles Are Necessary and Sufficient for Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
research Placebo-Controlled Dose-Effect Studies with Topical Minoxidil 2% or 5% in Male-Patterned Hair Loss Treated with Oral Finasteride Employing an Analytical and Exhaustive Study Protocol
Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
research Significant Relationship Between Temporal Hair Loss and Other Scalp Areas in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Temporal hair loss relates to overall scalp hair loss in women.
research Distinguishing Lipedematous Scalp, Lipedematous Alopecia, and Diffuse Alopecia Areata
The conclusion is that it's important to tell apart alopecia areata from lipedematous alopecia for proper treatment, as alopecia areata can be reversed.
research Scalp Micro-Pigmentation via Transcutaneous Implantation of Flexible Tissue Interlocking Biodegradable Microneedles
New technique implants pigment in scalp with less pain and damage.
research Scalp Reduction as a Method to Treat Male Pattern Baldness
Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, with most patients satisfied and few complications.
research Quantitative Analysis of the Anatomical Changes in the Scalp and Hair Follicles in Androgenetic Alopecia Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI reveals thinner scalps and smaller hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research A Segmental Approach to Scoring Hair Density from Global Images: Introducing the Scalp Coverage Scoring Method for Clinical Trials and Practice
The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
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 Balding Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells Contain Higher Levels of Androgen Receptors Than Those From Non-Balding Scalp
Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
research The Reliability of Horizontally Sectioned Scalp Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Chronic Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss in Women
Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
research Scalp Dysesthesia: A Study on Chronic Pain and Itchiness
Antidepressants may improve or resolve scalp dysesthesia in most patients.
research Presentation, Impact and Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: Scalp Cooling Potentials and Limitations
Scalp cooling can reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss and should be available in all hospitals.
research The Prostamide-Related Glaucoma Therapy, Bimatoprost, Offers a Novel Approach for Treating Scalp Alopecias
Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.