Human Hair Growth in Health and Disease

Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.

Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.

Taxifolin from Rhododendron mucronulatum may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

Both immature and mature fat cells are important for hair growth cycles, with immature cells promoting growth and mature cells possibly inhibiting it.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.