research Role of Androgens in Female-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia, Either Alone or Associated with Other Symptoms of Hyperandrogenism
Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.
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research Effective Medical Treatment for Common Baldness in Women
Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
research Pharmacotherapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Update
New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.
research Hair Loss in Children in South-East Nigeria: Common and Uncommon Cases
The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
research Development and Characterization of Minoxidil-Loaded Liposomal System for Delivery to Pilosebaceous Units
Minoxidil-loaded liposomes effectively deliver to hair follicles, potentially improving hair growth and treating alopecia.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in COVID-19: Comparison to Age-Matched Epidemiologic Studies and Hospital Outcomes With or Without the Gabrin Sign
AGA linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes in men.
research Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
research Lupus Panniculitis Clinically Simulating Alopecia Areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
research Human Hair Growth Ex Vivo Is Correlated With In Vivo Hair Growth: Selective Categorization of Hair Follicles for More Reliable Hair Follicle Organ Culture
Choosing hair follicles at the same growth stage leads to more consistent hair growth experiments.
research Minoxidil Treatment of Malignant Hypertension
Minoxidil helps treat severe high blood pressure.
research Phototrichogram Analysis of Japanese Female Subjects with Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss
Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
research Dermal Fibrosis in Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Suggestive Implication of Mast Cells
Mast cells might contribute to hair loss by causing skin thickening.
research Genetic Basis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
research Hair Pigmentation: A Research Update
Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
research Localized Cutaneous Necrosis Associated with the Antiphospholipid Syndrome
A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
research The Effect of Intradermal Botulinum Toxin on Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Possible Mechanism
Botulinum toxin injections may help treat hair loss by blocking harmful secretion in hair follicles.
research Contact Dermatitis to Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin in Two Plywood Factory Workers
Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
research Effects of the Anti-Androgen Finasteride on 5-Alpha-Reductase Activity in Human Gingival Fibroblasts in Response to Minocycline
Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
research Dermatological Aspects of Synthetic Cannabinoid Addiction
Synthetic cannabinoid addiction can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Due to Cephalexin
A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
research Genetically Induced Cell Death in Bulge Stem Cells Reveals Their Redundancy for Hair and Epidermal Regeneration
Hair and skin can regenerate without bulge stem cells due to other compensating cells.
research Minoxidil 2% Lotion for Eyebrow Enhancement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Split-Face Comparative Study
Minoxidil 2% lotion is safe and effective for making eyebrows thicker and fuller.
research Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Lichen Planopilaris and Its Variants: A Retrospective Case Series Demonstrating Treatment Tolerability Without Koebnerization
Platelet-rich plasma is tolerable for lichen planopilaris and doesn't worsen the condition, but its effectiveness is unclear.
research Pattern Hair Loss: Assessment of Microinflammation in Miniaturized and Terminal Hair Follicles Through Horizontal Histologic Sections
Microinflammation is more intense in smaller hair follicles and may be linked to hair loss.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet
Starving yourself can cause hair loss, but stopping the diet can improve it.
research Nail Abnormalities in Patients with Vitiligo
Vitiligo patients often have nail problems, so checking their nails is important.
research Letters to the Editor: Case Reports and Studies in Dermatology
Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
research Bicalutamide: A Potential New Oral Antiandrogenic Drug for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Bicalutamide may be a promising alternative treatment for female pattern hair loss.
research Oxidative Stress in Follicular Units During Hair Transplantation Surgery
Adding more glutathione to the preservation solution doesn't reduce oxidative stress in hair transplants.