research Androgenic Alopecia: A Counterproductive Outcome of the Anabolic Effect of Androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
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research Characteristic Findings by Phototrichogram in Southern Chinese Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Southern Chinese women with female pattern hair loss have less, thinner hair and smaller hair follicles.
research Clinical and Microscopic Evaluation of Long-Term (6 Months) Epilation Effects of the iPulse Personal Home-Use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Device
The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.
research Reply to: The Use of Low-Level Light for Hair Growth: Part I
The letter criticizes a study's methods and small size, suggesting larger, better-designed research would show low-level light therapy effectively grows hair.
research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with a 7.5% Herbal Preparation
Herbal preparation effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss.
research Morphological and Morphometric Study of the Androgenetic Alopecic Scalp Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Analysis Comparing Regional Differences
The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.
research Effects of a New Mild Shampoo for Preventing Hair Loss in Asians Using a Simple Hand-Held Phototrichogram Technique
The new mild shampoo helped prevent hair loss in the subjects.
research Histology of the Human Hair Follicle
Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial of Testosterone Gel Treatment Versus Vehicle Control on the Facial Hair of Young Men with Beta-Thalassemia Major
Testosterone gel helps increase facial hair in young men with beta-thalassemia major.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research Etiology and Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.
research Hair Follicle Changes Following Intense Pulsed Light Axillary Hair Reduction: Histometrical, Histological, and Immunohistochemical Evaluation
Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions
Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Hair Matters in Melanoma Biology
The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.
research Topical Minoxidil: Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness in Hair Loss Treatment
Most people using minoxidil for hair loss probably won't see significant improvement.
research Safety and Efficacy of ALRV5XR in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia or Telogen Effluvium: A Randomised, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
ALRV5XR significantly improves hair density in women with hair loss and is well-tolerated.
research Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Blocker Dutasteride on Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.
research Hair Follicle Miniaturization in a Woolly Hair Nevus
The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
research Semiquantitative Assessment of Hirsutism in 850 Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and 2,988 Control Women in China
Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.
research Acromegaloid Facial Appearance: Case Report and Literature Review
The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.
research Effects of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Chlormadinone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol on Hair and Skin Quality in Women Wishing to Use Hormonal Contraception
The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.
research Female-Patterned Alopecia in Teenage Brothers with Unusual Histologic Features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
research Growing Evidence of the Beneficial Effects of a Marine Protein-Based Dietary Supplement for Treating Hair Loss
A marine protein-based dietary supplement can safely boost hair growth and reduce hair loss in people with thinning hair.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Nonscarring Alopecia and Premature Ovarian Failure
Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.
research Complementary Therapies for Idiopathic Hirsutism: Topical Licorice as a Promising Option
Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.
research Impairment of Autophagy May Be Associated with Follicular Miniaturization in Androgenetic Alopecia by Inducing Premature Catagen
Impaired autophagy may cause hair loss by triggering early catagen.
research Evaluation of Efficacy of QR 678 and QR678 Neo Hair Growth Factor Formulation for the Treatment of Female Pattern Alopecia in Patients with PCOS—A Prospective Study
QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Topical Cetirizine and Oral Vitamin D: A Valid Treatment for Hypotrichosis Caused by Ectodermal Dysplasia
Using cetirizine on the skin and taking vitamin D can help increase hair growth in children with hair loss from ectodermal dysplasia.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Modeling Progression and Regrowth
AGA causes hair loss through follicle miniaturization and hair cycle changes; regrowth depends on anagen initiation in kenogen follicles.
research Commentary on a Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.