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research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
research The Therapeutic Effect and Changed Serum Zinc Level After Zinc Supplementation in Alopecia Areata Patients with Low Serum Zinc Level
Zinc supplements increased zinc levels in some hair loss patients but didn't significantly improve hair growth.
research Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost Versus Minoxidil and Betamethasone Valerate on the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Latanoprost works better for hair growth, and combining it with betamethasone valerate is most effective.
research An Overview of Alopecias
The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
research Oral Isotretinoin Combined with Topical Clobetasol 0.05% and Tacrolimus 0.1% for the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Taking oral isotretinoin with creams worked better for treating a type of hair loss than creams alone.
research The First Case Report of Kerion-Type Scalp Mycosis Caused by Aspergillus Protuberus
A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
research Mediator 1 Ablation Induces Enamel-to-Hair Lineage Conversion in Mice Through Enhancer Dynamics
Removing Mediator 1 from certain mouse cells causes teeth to grow hair instead of enamel.
research Severe, Disfiguring, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a Woman in the Dominican Republic
A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
research Alopecia in Belgian Blue Crossbred Calves: A Case Series
The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
research Photo Epilation with Intense Pulsed Light for Thinning of Anterior Hairline After Hairline Correction Surgery in East Asians
Intense pulsed light is a safe and effective way to thin hair for East Asians after hairline surgery.
research Efficacy Assessment for Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Real-World Study on 1383 Patients
Low-level laser therapy is about 80% effective in treating hair loss, with best results in males, those who use it for over a year, and those with scalp conditions like dandruff and rash.
research Jaw Wiring in Treatment of Obesity
Jaw wiring helps with weight loss but long-term habits are needed to keep it off.
research A Case of Pili Torti in a Young Adult Domestic Short-Haired Cat
A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
research Granulomatous Alopecia Areata
A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
research Is TrichoScan a New Diagnostic Method for Diffuse Hair Loss?
TrichoScan effectively diagnoses different types of hair loss and is linked to low iron stores in patients.
research Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research Lyophilized Growth Factor Intralesional Injection in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Study
Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
research Identification of Hair Shaft Progenitors That Create a Niche for Hair Pigmentation
Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
research Novel Approach to Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Females With Photobiomodulation (Low-Level Laser Therapy)
Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
research Cutaneous Toxicities of Cancer Therapy
Cancer therapy can cause various skin problems, including hair loss, skin darkening, painful hand-foot syndrome, and severe skin damage.
research Clinical Course of the First Japanese Family with Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: A Follow-Up Report
The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.
research Alopecia Areata in a Renal Transplant Recipient on Cyclosporin
A kidney transplant patient on cyclosporin experienced unexpected severe hair loss, which improved with treatment adjustments.
research Contraception And The Skin
Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
research Dual Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride on Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
research Case Report: The First Reported Case of Bullous Lichen Planus-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Syndrome
A patient with both bullous lichen planus and systemic lupus erythematosus showed improvement with treatment.
research Tofacitinib Treatment in a Severe Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and a Literature Review
Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Development of Squamous Cell Carcinoma from Erythroplasia of Queyrat Following Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy may not work for erythroplasia of Queyrat and could lead to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
research Twenty Nail Onychomadesis: An Unusual Finding in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
research Nano-Pulse Stimulation Therapy Is Superior to Cryoablation in Clearing Murine Melanoma Tumors
Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ Therapy is more effective and less damaging than cryoablation for treating melanoma tumors in mice.