research Novel Treatment Using Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lichen Planopilaris
Low-dose naltrexone helps reduce symptoms and slow down lichen planopilaris without side effects.
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research Pseudopelade of Brocq: A Review of a Rare Hair Disorder Leading to Cicatricial Alopecia
Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
research Use of Finasteride in the Treatment of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
research Medical Therapy for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review and Clinical Approach
Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Are Associated With Reduced Frequency of COVID-19 Symptoms in Males With Androgenetic Alopecia
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
research Prognosis, Treatment, and Disease Outcomes in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Review of 92 Cases
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia stabilized with treatment, especially younger ones, using intralesional corticosteroids and tacrolimus.
research A Review of Scalp Camouflaging Agents and Prostheses for Individuals with Hair Loss
Using wigs, hairpieces, and sprays can help people with hair loss feel better about themselves.
research Promising Therapies for Treating and Preventing Androgenic Alopecia
There are potential treatments for pattern baldness, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost in the Treatment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata
Topical latanoprost doesn't effectively regrow hair in severe eyebrow alopecia areata cases.
research Androgens in Women: Hormone-Modulating Therapies for Androgen-Mediated Cutaneous Disorders
Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
research Vaniqa--eflornithine 13.9% cream.
Eflornithine HCl 13.9% cream, marketed as Vaniqa, was the first topical prescription treatment approved by the US FDA for reducing unwanted facial hair in women. It worked by irreversibly inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase, an enzyme crucial for hair growth. Clinical trials showed that the cream slowed facial hair growth in up to 60% of women, with improvements observed over 4-8 weeks or longer. Most adverse reactions were minor skin irritations.
research Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research Standardizing the Classification and Description of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Mini-Micrografting Techniques
Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
research Diagnosis and Management of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Part II
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial for managing complex hair loss conditions.
research European Consensus on the Evaluation of Women Presenting with Excessive Hair Growth
Experts made a guide to help doctors evaluate women with too much hair growth.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
research Restoration of Hair Growth in Mice with an Alopecia Areata-Like Disease Using Topical Anthralin
Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
research Somatostatin Expression in Human Hair Follicles and Its Potential Role in Immune Privilege
Somatostatin may help protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
research Androgen Receptor Genetic Variant Predicts COVID-19 Disease Severity: A Prospective Longitudinal Study of Hospitalized COVID-19 Male Patients
A certain genetic variant in the androgen receptor may predict the severity of COVID-19 in men.
research Towards a Consensus on How to Diagnose and Quantify Female Pattern Hair Loss – The Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)
New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
research Hair Transplantation Update
The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.
research Safety of Topical Minoxidil Solution: A One-Year, Prospective, Observational Study
Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.
research Rapp-Hodgkin Syndrome: A Review of Hair and Hair Color Aspects
Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome, AEC, and EEC are different expressions of the same genetic disorder caused by TP63 gene mutations.
research The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy Versus Social Popularity
Biotin supplements for hair improvement are popular without scientific proof of effectiveness.
research Assessment of Hair Density and Caliber in Caucasian and Asian Female Subjects with Female Pattern Hair Loss Using the Folliscope
Caucasian hair is denser, but Asian hair is thicker in female pattern hair loss patients.
research Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Spironolactone in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Endocrine Therapies
The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.
research Wigs and Hairpieces: Evaluating Dermatologic Issues
Doctors should suggest hair replacement based on personal needs and stress scalp cleanliness to avoid skin problems.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.