research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A New Hope in Dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
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research A Systematic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia
Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
research Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
PRP therapy safely improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
research Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss
Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
research Genetic Ablation of Myelin Protein Zero-Like 3 in Mice Increases Energy Expenditure, Improves Glycemic Control, and Reduces Hepatic Lipid Synthesis
Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.
research Development and Characterization of Phyto-Vesicles of Beta-Sitosterol for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Phyto-vesicles of β-sitosterol may effectively treat hair loss.
research Targeted Expression of SV40 T Antigen in the Hair Follicle of Transgenic Mice Produces an Aberrant Hair Phenotype
SV40 T antigen in hair follicles causes abnormal hair and health issues in mice.
research An Asian Traditional Herbal Complex Containing Houttuynia Cordata Thunb, Perilla Frutescens Var. Acuta, and Green Tea Stimulates Hair Growth in Mice
The Asian herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea helped grow hair in mice.
research Atherogenic Index of Plasma in Non-Obese Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Non-obese women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research Glutamic Acid Promotes Hair Growth in Mice
Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
research Clinical Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients on Chemotherapy: A National Consensus Statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
research Psychoactive Drugs and Skin
Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
research 15-Deoxy Prostaglandin J2, The Nonenzymatic Metabolite Of Prostaglandin D2, Induces Apoptosis In Keratinocytes Of Human Hair Follicles: A Possible Explanation For Prostaglandin D2-Mediated Inhibition Of Hair Growth
A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor Gene (SNP rs6152) in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia or Prostate Cancer
Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
research Preparation of 4-Aryl-2-Trifluoromethylbenzonitrile Derivatives as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for Topical Suppression of Sebum Production
Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
research The Hair Shaft: Normality, Abnormality, and Genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research Effect of Equilibrium pH on the Structure and Properties of Bleach-Damaged Human Hair Fibers
Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.
research A Newly Discovered Linkage Between Proteoglycans and Hair Biology: Decorin Acts as an Anagen Inducer
Decorin, a protein, may help start hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
research Controversy: Is There a Role for Adjuvants in the Management of Male Pattern Hair Loss?
Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
research Expression of Sex-Determining Genes in the Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Sex-determining genes may affect male baldness.
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 Effect of Conditioned Media Collected from Human Amniotic Fluid-Derived Stem Cells on Skin Regeneration and Photo-Aging
Conditioned media from human amniotic fluid-derived stem cells helps skin heal and protects against aging from sun exposure.
research Increased DHT Levels in Androgenic Alopecia Selected to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer
Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
research Modulation of Genomic and Postgenomic Alterations in Non-Cancer Diseases and Critical Periods of Life
N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) can prevent DNA damage and protect cells from harm.
research Common Baldness in Women
The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
research Nanoporous Silica Entrapped Lipid-Drug Complexes for the Solubilization and Absorption Enhancement of Poorly Soluble Drugs
Nanoporous silica entrapped lipid-drug complexes significantly improve the solubility and absorption of drugs that don't dissolve well in water.
research Tracing Selection Signatures in the Pig Genome Provides Evidence for Selective Pressures on a Unique Curly Hair Phenotype in Mangalitza
Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.