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research Pramipexole
Pramipexole can cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, hallucinations, and low blood pressure, and it's important to educate patients and keep doses low.
research No Genetic Support for a Contribution of Prostaglandins to the Etiology of Androgenetic Alopecia
No genetic link between prostaglandins and hair loss found.
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 Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Marker of Insulin Resistance
Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.
research Minoxidil vs Finasteride in the Treatment of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.
research Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix for Androgenetic Alopecia
PRFM may help treat hair loss, especially in mild cases.
research Anisotrichosis: A Novel Term to Describe Pattern Alopecia
The document suggests "anisotrichosis" as a new term for hair thickness variation in common baldness.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Females: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research Dexpanthenol May Be a Novel Treatment for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Analysis of Nine Cases
Dexpanthenol improves hair growth in male baldness.
research D2-40 Expression in Primary Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Most people with scarring and nonscarring hair loss show similar D2-40 levels, but some with scarring hair loss have higher levels.
research Blood Plasma Levels of Heart Disease Biomarker Cardiac Troponin I Are Significantly Increased in Alopecia Areata Affected Individuals
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker in their blood.
research Traction Alopecia: Mechanical and Traumatic Hair Loss
Tight hairstyles can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, with less hair seen under a microscope in later stages.
research Male Alopecia, Finasteride, and Cancer Risk
Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
research The Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Korean Men and Women
AGA more common in men, Koreans have lower rates and unique patterns.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Androgenetic alopecia in women needs more research and better management strategies.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Clear-Cut Endocrine Disorders and Polycystic Ovaries in 350 Patients Presenting with Hirsutism or Androgenic Alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Alopecia in Women
Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
research Imbalance of T-Helper 17 and Regulatory T Cells in Patients with Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have more Th17 cells and fewer Treg cells, which may be key to the condition's development.
research Dermoscopy-Guided Scalp Biopsy in Cicatricial Alopecia
Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research Stem Cell Markers (Cytokeratin 15, CD34, and Nestin) in Primary Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Scarring alopecia affects different hair follicle stem cells than nonscarring alopecia, and the infundibular region could be a new treatment target.
research Effect of Finasteride 5 mg (Proscar) on Acne and Alopecia in Female Patients with Normal Serum Levels of Free Testosterone
Finasteride improves acne and hair loss in women with normal testosterone.
research The Transverse Anatomy of Androgenic Alopecia
The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatment Results with Topical Minoxidil
Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
research Androgenetic Alopecia as an Early Marker of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Early hair loss may indicate prostate issues.
research Ketoconazole as an Adjunct to Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Ketoconazole shampoo with finasteride improves hair density in men with hair loss.
research Comparison of the Efficacy of Homologous and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia
All types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat hair loss, but homologous PRP works best due to its higher platelet count and growth factors from multiple donors.