research Rethinking biotin therapy for hair, nail, and skin disorders
Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
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research Minoxidil 1 mg oral versus minoxidil 5% topical solution for the treatment of female-pattern hair loss: A randomized clinical trial
Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
research Tofacitinib 2% ointment, a topical Janus kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of alopecia areata: A pilot study of 10 patients
Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
research Evaluation of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial
PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
research Androgenetic alopecia in COVID-19: Compared to age-matched epidemiologic studies and hospital outcomes with or without the Gabrin sign
AGA linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes in men.
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
research Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
research Very-low-dose oral minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia: A study with quantitative trichoscopic documentation
Low-dose oral minoxidil improved or stabilized hair loss in some patients, but higher doses may be needed for significant effects.
research Combination tofacitinib and oral minoxidil treatment for severe alopecia areata
Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil together effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata patients.
research Autologous cell–based therapy for male and female pattern hair loss using dermal sheath cup cells: A randomized placebo-controlled double-blinded dose-finding clinical study
DSC cell injections significantly improved hair density and diameter, showing potential as a hair loss treatment.
research Efficacy and safety of very-low-dose oral minoxidil 1.25 mg in male androgenetic alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair growth in male hair loss.
research Safety of oral bicalutamide in female pattern hair loss: A retrospective review of 316 patients
Oral bicalutamide is safe and effective for female hair loss.
research Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement
Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
research Effectiveness of low-level laser therapy in lichen planopilaris
Low-level laser therapy may reduce symptoms and increase hair thickness in lichen planopilaris patients.
research The effect of intradermal botulinum toxin on androgenetic alopecia and its possible mechanism
Botulinum toxin injections may help treat hair loss by blocking harmful secretion in hair follicles.
research Spironolactone for treatment of female pattern hair loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.
research Trichologic response of platelet-rich plasma in androgenetic alopecia is maintained during combination therapy
PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.
research Platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of lichen planopilaris
Platelet-rich plasma might be a new way to treat lichen planopilaris.
research Efficacy and safety of microneedling and oral tranexamic acid in the treatment of facial melasma in women: An open, evaluator-blinded, randomized clinical trial
Microneedling and oral tranexamic acid both improve facial melasma, but microneedling shows more sustained benefits.
research Rethinking the classification of alopecia areata
The document concludes that a new system using the SALT score should replace the current alopecia areata classification for better accuracy in assessing severity and prognosis.
research Use of platelet-rich plasma in lichen planopilaris and its variants: A retrospective case series demonstrating treatment tolerability without koebnerization
Platelet-rich plasma is tolerable for lichen planopilaris and doesn't worsen the condition, but its effectiveness is unclear.
research Pattern hair loss: Assessment of microinflammation in miniaturized and terminal hair follicles through horizontal histologic sections
Microinflammation is more intense in smaller hair follicles and may be linked to hair loss.
research Response of alopecia areata of the beard to oral tofacitinib
Oral tofacitinib is a promising treatment for beard hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Female pattern hair loss: Clinical features and potential hormonal factors
Hormonal factors may affect female hair loss, needing further research and treatment ideas.
research Comorbidities in patients with lichen planopilaris: A retrospective case-control study
Patients with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have rosacea and skin cancer but less likely to have congestive heart failure, stroke, and glaucoma.
research Bicalutamide: A potential new oral antiandrogenic drug for female pattern hair loss
Bicalutamide may be a promising alternative treatment for female pattern hair loss.
research How safe is prescribing oral minoxidil in patients allergic to topical minoxidil?
Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
research Pediatric androgenetic alopecia: A review
Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.
research Algorithmic approach to the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A systematic review
The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
research Hair Follicle Disruption Facilitates Pathogenesis to UVB-Induced Cutaneous Inflammation and Basal Cell Carcinoma Development in Ptch+/− Mice
Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.