research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne and Beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
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research A Pilot Evaluation of Scalp Skin Wounding to Promote Hair Growth in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Scalp micro-wounding helps promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
research Spironolactone for Treatment of Concomitant Female Pattern Hair Loss in Scarring Alopecia Patients
Spironolactone safely and effectively treats hair loss in female scarring alopecia patients.
research Low Dose Oral Minoxidil in COVID-19-Associated Telogen Effluvium: A Retrospective Analysis of 69 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in COVID-19-related hair loss with few side effects.
research SARS-CoV-2-Induced Telogen Effluvium: A Multicentric Study
COVID-19 infection may cause significant hair loss, but full hair recovery is likely without special treatment.
research Automating Hair Loss Labels for Universally Scoring Alopecia from Images
The AI system HairComb accurately scores hair loss severity, matching dermatologist assessments.
research Hair Loss Among Transgender and Gender-Nonbinary Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.
research Both Low Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Are Associated with Hair Loss in Middle-Aged Women
Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
research Spironolactone for Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Individual Patient Data
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
research Miniaturization of Sebaceous Glands: A Novel Histopathological Finding in Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus of the Scalp
People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
research Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature
Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
research In Vitro and Clinical Evaluation of Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Conditioned Media for Hair Regeneration
Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Patients with Hair Thinning
Women with hair loss should be checked for PCOS, as it's often related and early diagnosis can help with treatment.
research Clinical Manifestations of Alopecia in Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study
Most patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced some hair loss, which may be underreported and linked to disease severity.
research Efficacy and Safety of 5% Minoxidil Alone, Minoxidil Plus Oral Spironolactone, and Minoxidil Plus Microneedling on Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Prospective, Single-Center, Parallel-Group, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized Trial
Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Female Androgenic Alopecia: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
PRP shows promise for treating female hair loss but needs more research.
research Hair Loss and Telogen Effluvium Related to COVID-19: The Potential Implication of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma as Regenerative Strategies
COVID-19 can cause hair loss, and treatments like PRP and stem cells might help.
research Microneedling and Its Use in Hair Loss Disorders: A Systematic Review
Microneedling helps with hair loss, especially with 5% minoxidil, but more high-quality research is needed.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Oral Spironolactone in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Oral spironolactone may be effective for female pattern hair loss with a low rate of side effects.
research Association Between LDL-C and Androgenetic Alopecia Among Female Patients in a Specialty Alopecia Clinic
Higher bad cholesterol levels are linked to more severe female pattern hair loss.
research Use of Low-Dose Spironolactone in Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Specialty Alopecia Clinic
Low-dose spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with mild side effects.
research Randomized Clinical Trial of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: 0.25 mg Versus 1 mg
1 mg/day of low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
research Shock Waves for Hair Growth and Regeneration in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Extracorporeal shock waves significantly improve hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss.
research Is There Any Association Between Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss?
Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism are related to female pattern hair loss severity, but biochemical markers are not.
research The Association Between Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss severity is linked to physical signs of high androgens, not blood hormone levels.
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 Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss with Sublingual Minoxidil: A Retrospective Case-Series of 64 Patients
Sublingual minoxidil effectively treats hair loss with mild side effects.