research Hair Anatomy for the Clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
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research Dermal Papilla Cell Number Specifies Hair Size, Shape, and Cycling, and Its Reduction Causes Follicular Decline
More dermal papilla cells in hair follicles lead to larger, healthier hair, while fewer cells cause hair thinning and loss.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Botanical Topical Serum on Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
The serum increased hair density and was well-tolerated, but didn't affect hair thickness or shedding.
research Viable Terminal Scalp Hair Follicles Are Necessary and Sufficient for Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
research Control of Human Hair Growth by Neurotrophins: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Inhibits Hair Shaft Elongation, Induces Catagen, and Stimulates Follicular Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 Expression
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
research Lyophilized Growth Factor Intralesional Injection in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Study
Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
research Inhibition of Hair Growth by Testosterone in the Presence of Dermal Papilla Cells from the Frontal Bald Scalp of the Postpubertal Stumptailed Macaque
Testosterone can slow down hair growth when combined with certain cells from bald scalps, and this effect can be blocked by an androgen receptor blocker.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss and Hair Growth
Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Autologous Concentrated Growth Factors Combined With Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Combining growth factors with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research Normal and Aging Hair Biology and Structure: Aging and Hair
Hair gets thinner, grayer, and changes texture with age due to genetics, environment, and cellular changes, affecting the growth cycle.
research Tooth, Hair, and Claw: Comparing Epithelial Stem Cell Niches of Ectodermal Appendages
The conclusion is that teeth, hair, and claws have similar stem cell niches, which are important for growth and repair, and more research is needed on their regulation and potential markers.
research Patient Selection, Hair Transplant Design, And Hairstyle
Dr. Norwood's analysis highlights the need for careful patient selection and strategic hair transplant design to create a natural-looking hair density.
research Hair, Human Evolution, And The Idea Of Human Uniqueness
Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
research Self-Care of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
research Comparison of 5% Minoxidil Lotion Monotherapy Versus Its Combination with Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia in One Hundred Males
Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.
research A Marine Protein-Based Dietary Supplement for Subclinical Hair Thinning/Loss: Results of a Multisite, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
research Shampoos: Ingredients, Efficacy, and Adverse Effects
Shampoos are designed to clean and improve hair and scalp health, with specific ingredients for different hair types and conditions.
research Effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Injectable Modalities in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Adults—A Systematic Review
Injectable treatments can effectively and safely improve hair growth in adults with androgenetic alopecia.
research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Using PRP to Target Dysregulated Mechanisms and Pathways
PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
research Effect of Adenovirus-Mediated Expression of Sonic Hedgehog Gene on Hair Regrowth in Mice With Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Using a gene therapy with the Sonic Hedgehog gene helps mice regrow hair faster after losing it from chemotherapy.
research Hair Restoration Surgery in Patients with Pubic Atrichosis or Hypotrichosis: Review of Technique and Clinical Consideration of 507 Cases
Pubic hair transplant surgery is an effective and permanent treatment for pubic hair loss.
research Hair Restoration Surgery in Patients with Pubic Atrichosis or Hypotrichosis
Hair transplant surgery is a good cosmetic solution for people with little or no pubic hair, especially to boost their self-esteem.
research Commentary on Use of Nape and Peri-Auricular Hair by Follicular Unit Extraction to Create Soft Hairlines and Temples: My Experience with 128 Patients
Dr. Umar successfully used softer hair from the nape and around the ear for natural-looking hairlines in 128 patients, with some concerns about hair loss over time.
research Hair Loss in Autoimmune Cutaneous Bullous Disorders
Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.
research The Role of Smads in Skin Development
Smad-4 and Smad-7 are key in hair follicle development, with other Smads being less important.
research Histopathology of Non-Scarring Alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research The Logic of Follicular Unit Transplantation
The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
research Alopecia Areata: Animal Models Illuminate Autoimmune Pathogenesis and Novel Immunotherapeutic Strategies
Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
research A Study on the Efficacy of 308 nm Excimer Light Therapy in Alopecia Areata
308 nm excimer light therapy may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata with delayed results and no serious side effects.