research Congenital Hair Loss Disorders: Rare, But Not Too Rare
Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
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research Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
research Plants Producing Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins in Traditional Medicine
Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Prevalence of CYP21 Mutations and IRS1 Variant Among Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Adrenal Androgen Excess
Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.
research Fluoroquinolone-Induced Serious, Persistent, Multisymptom Adverse Effects
Some people experience severe, long-lasting side effects from fluoroquinolone antibiotics, leading to the recommendation of limited use and increased awareness of these risks.
research Reduced Levels of 5-Alpha Reductase 2 in Adult Prostate Tissue and Implications for BPH Therapy
Some men's prostate tissues have low enzyme levels due to genetic changes, possibly affecting treatment for prostate enlargement.
research The Spectrum of Hair Loss in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome
Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
research An Update on Plant-Derived Anti-Androgens
Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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 Alopecia Due to Psychotropic Medications
Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
research Drug-Induced Hair Color Changes
Some medications can cause rare hair color changes, and reporting these side effects is important for patient quality of life.
research Neuroactive Gonadal Drugs for Neuroprotection in Male and Female Models of Parkinson's Disease
Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
research Treatment Strategies for Alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Interventions for Hirsutism (Excluding Laser and Photoepilation Therapy Alone)
Some medicines can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to compare treatments and consider side effects.
research Evaluation of 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Certain Herbs Useful as Antiandrogens
Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
research Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review
Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
research Congenital Alopecia Areata
Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.
research A Systematic Review of Antiandrogens and Feminization in Transgender Women
Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
research Permanent Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer After Taxane Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy: Clinicopathologic Findings in a Cohort of 10 Patients
Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
research Traditional Anticoagulants and Hair Loss: A Role for Direct Oral Anticoagulants? A Review of the Literature
Some new oral anticoagulants may also cause hair loss and might not be better than traditional ones for preventing hair loss.
research Patients With Profuse Hair Shedding May Reveal Anagen Hair Dystrophy: A Diagnostic Clue of Alopecia Areata Incognita
Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.
research Drug-Induced Hair Color Changes
Some medications can change hair color, especially chloroquine and cancer treatments.
research Interventions for Hirsutism Excluding Laser and Photoepilation Therapy Alone: Abridged Cochrane Systematic Review Including GRADE Assessments
Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
research Familial Nonmembranous Aplasia Cutis of the Scalp
Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
research Psychotropic Medication and Drug-Related Alopecia
Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.
research Dormancy in the Stem Cell Niche
Some stem cells in the body rarely divide, which could help create better treatments for diseases and aging.
research Medication-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Systematic Review
Some medications might reverse gray hair, especially those that reduce inflammation or stimulate pigment production, and vitamin B might help.
research Isolated Eyebrow And Eyelash Trichotillomania Mimicking Alopecia Areata
Some children and young adults with eyebrow and eyelash hair loss actually have a hair-pulling disorder, often with related psychological issues.