research Human Hair Follicles Operate a Functional Peripheral Equivalent of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Somatotropic Axis Ex Vivo
Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
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research The Most Visible Aspect of Chemotherapy: Alopecia: Is Prevention Possible?
No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
research Metabolic Syndrome, Cardiovascular Disease, and the Hair Growth Cycle: Addressing Hair Growth Disruptions Using Nourkrin with Marilex as a Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy: A Concise Review
Nourkrin® with Marilex® may significantly increase hair growth and alopecia could be an early sign of metabolic syndrome.
research Unusual Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
research Telogen Effluvium as a Complication of Scalp Reconstruction with Tissue Expander: A Case Report
A woman had temporary hair loss after scalp surgery, which is a rare but self-healing condition that surgeons should recognize to avoid wrong treatment.
research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
research Summary of the Preceding Three Alopecia Areata Research Summits: What’s Past Is Prologue
New treatments and strategies are needed for Alopecia Areata, focusing on immune response and better trial designs.
research Assessment of Vitamin D Level in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Low vitamin D levels are common in people with Alopecia Areata.
research Dermatological Manifestations Associated With Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin changes and conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment for the health of the mother and baby.
research Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions in Pediatric Patients with Epilepsy: An Intensive Pharmacovigilance Study
Many pediatric epilepsy patients experience preventable severe adverse drug reactions, especially with certain medications and risk factors.
research The Effect of Dimethyl Sulfoxide on Percutaneous Absorption: A Mechanistic Study, Part III
DMSO causes reversible swelling in hair but has a complex, less reversible effect on skin.
research Alopecia
Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
research Acquired Alopecia
Acquired alopecia is hair loss that can be reversible or irreversible, depending on whether the hair follicle is destroyed.
research Wetting Behavior of Human Hair Fibers
Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
research Valproate-Induced Change in Hair Color
Valproic acid can cause hair loss, but information on hair color change is not detailed.
research Management of Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.
research Omeprazole-Induced Hypertrichosis in Two Children
Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
research Epidemiology of Traction Alopecia Among Secondary School Students in Minia, Upper Egypt
31% of female high school students in Minia have hair loss from tight hairstyles, which can become permanent if not treated early.
research Post-Operative Alopecia of the Scalp: A Rare Complication Following Shoulder Surgery
A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
research Alopecia Areata: An Overview of the Disease and Its Genetic Basis
Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
research Manifest Hair Repigmentation Associated with Etretinate Therapy
An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.
research Hair Restoration: An Overview of Anatomy, Causes, and Treatments
The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
research Control by a Hair’s Breadth: The Role of MicroRNAs in the Skin
MicroRNAs play a crucial role in skin and hair health, affecting everything from growth to aging, and could potentially be used in treating skin diseases.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Male-Pattern Hair Loss: A Supraorbital Nerve Entrapment Syndrome?
Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.