research Hair Changes due to Drugs
Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
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research Alopecia areata in childhood
Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
research Pilosebaceous Unit (PSU)
Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
research Clinical facts and curios
Swimming in Lake Malawi can lead to schistosomiasis, hepatitis B vaccine might cause temporary hair loss, and certain drinks affect kidney stone risk.
research The psychosocial consequences of androgenetic alopecia: a review of the research literature
Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.
research Novel agents for the treatment of alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
research In vivo hair growth-promoting efficacies of herbal extracts and their cubosomal suspensions
Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
research Investigating drug induced alopecia
Many drugs, not just chemotherapy, can cause reversible hair loss.
research Topical solutions for androgenetic alopecia: evaluating efficacy and safety
Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
research Simultaneous spectrophotometric determination of finasteride and tadalafil in recently FDA approved Entadfi™ capsules
The methods accurately measure finasteride and tadalafil in Entadfi™ capsules for quality control.
research Trichoscopic Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Topical Stemoxydine for Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Prospective Pre–Post Single‐Arm Exploratory Study
Topical Stemoxydine improves hair density in androgenetic alopecia with few side effects.
research Hypotrichosis 14: novel variants of the LSS gene in five Chinese families and insights from literature review
New LSS gene variants help understand congenital hypotrichosis 14 better.
research A comprehensive review on invasomal carriers incorporating natural terpenes for augmented transdermal delivery
Invasomes with natural terpenes can improve drug delivery through the skin.
research A review of hormonal therapy for female pattern (androgenic) alopecia
Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
research Evidence-based treatment of alopecia areata
Topical 5% minoxidil lacks strong evidence for treating alopecia areata.
research Combination Therapy to Treat Asian Female Pattern Hair Loss
The combination therapy is safe and effective for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss in Asian women.
research Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990 – 2025)
Drug repurposing finds new uses for old drugs quickly and cheaply.
research Alopecia areata: a new treatment plan
The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
research Improving knowledge of hair loss disorders: Assessing the efficacy of a dermatologist-developed social media video library for patient education
Social media videos made by dermatologists significantly improved patient knowledge about hair loss.
research ORAL AND TOPICAL FINASTERIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – NARRATIVE REVIEW
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, with oral and topical forms improving hair growth, but oral use may have side effects.
research Reply
Topical minoxidil and anthralin work for patchy alopecia areata but not for alopecia totalis/universalis.
research AGD1, a class 1 ARF‐GAP, acts in common signaling pathways with phosphoinositide metabolism and the actin cytoskeleton in controlling Arabidopsis root hair polarity
AGD1 is important for root hair development in Arabidopsis, working with phosphoinositide signaling and the actin cytoskeleton.
research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Assessment and Treatment Outcomes of Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Cancer
Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
research Topical Alternatives for Hair Loss: Beyond the Conventional
Topical alternatives like Redensyl, Procapil, onion juice, and rosemary oil may help with hair loss and have fewer side effects.
research Gynostemma pentaphyllum Hydrodistillate and Its Major Component Damulin B Promote Hair Growth-Inducing Properties In Vivo and In Vitro via the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway in Dermal Papilla Cells
Gynostemma pentaphyllum and its component damulin B could help hair grow by activating certain cell pathways.
research Preparation and evaluation of hair growth promoting effect of transferosomes containing red clover extract and caffeine alone or in combination.
Red clover and caffeine both promote hair growth, but combining them doesn't enhance the effect.
research Bioactive Compound-Loaded Nanocarriers for Hair Growth Promotion: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
research An Updated in the Management of Alopecia Areata
New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Comparative Study of the Online Over-The-Counter Hair Loss Products
Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.