research Hair Sciences: An interview with Dr. David Whiting
Skin biopsies help diagnose hair loss conditions accurately.
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Smoking 20+ cigarettes daily increases the risk of severe hair loss in men.
research From the Literature
Caffeine may help hair grow and manage hair loss.
research The Psychological Impact of Hair Loss Can Be Alleviated
Addressing emotional effects can help people cope with hair loss.
research Scalp Pathology for the Hair Transplant Surgeon: Donor vs Recipient Dominance Revisited
Transplanted hair keeps growing like it did in the donor area.
research Propecia® Use in Patients Receiving Hair Transplantation
Propecia is a top non-surgical treatment for hair loss, especially when combined with hair transplants.
research From the LiteratureJ Investig Dermatol, Symp Proc 1999 December; for (3); 2~2-4; Authors: Whiting DA et alREVIEW: Ahmet Seyhan, MD, Levent Yoleri, MD, Ali Barutcu, MD: Immediate hair transplantation into a newly closed wound to conceal the final scar on the hair-bearing skin. Plast Reconstr Surg, 105:5, 1866-1870, 2000.REVIEW: Handbook of Diseases of the Hair and Scalp. By Rodney Sinclair, Cedrick Banfield and Rodney Dawber; 233 Pages. Published by Blackwell Science 1999.
Finasteride is effective for treating hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata: Update and Current Treatment
Alopecia areata affects about 2% of people and can impact any hair area.
research Relative efficacy of microneedling in the treatment of pattern hair loss: a protocol for a systematic review with network meta-analysis
Microneedling may be an effective treatment for pattern hair loss.
research The 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride reduces opioid self-administration
Finasteride may help reduce opioid use.
research Literature ReviewOral Minoxidil for Female Pattern Hair LossTopical Finasteride for Treatment of AGASulfotransferase Activity Predicts Response to Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil helps female hair loss, topical finasteride treats AGA, and sulfotransferase activity predicts minoxidil effectiveness.
research Literature Review: Topical Finasteride: To Use or Not to Use?
Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.
research Review of the Literature: Microneedling for Hair Loss?
Microneedling shows promise for hair growth but needs more research.
research Genetic Markers of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Genetic differences in hair loss can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Relationship of Early-Onset Baldness to Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
research Acne related to dietary supplements
Some dietary supplements, like vitamins B6/B12, iodine, whey protein, and muscle-building products, can cause or worsen acne.
research Correlation between Clinical Features, Biochemical Parameters, and Histopathological Findings in Women with Patterned Baldness: A Study from North India.
Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
research Predictors of Scalp Hair Thinning in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Scalp hair thinning in women with PCOS is linked to metabolic issues like abnormal glucose tolerance, high LDL, and skipped meals.
research What do users in a polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) forum think about the treatments they tried: Analysing treatment sentiment using machine learning
PCOS forum users view lifestyle changes and supplements positively, but have mixed feelings about contraceptive pills.
research Hormonal Therapies for Acne: A Comprehensive Update for Dermatologists
Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
research Bicalutamide: A review
Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
research Depression, higher level of tension induction, and impaired coping strategies in response to stress in women with PCOS correlate with clinical and laboratory indices of hyperandrogenism and not with central obesity and insulin resistance
Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.
research A rare clinical image of hypertrichosis (Werewolf syndrome)
Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
research Occipital alopecia in a young man
A young Caucasian man experienced a rare type of hair loss on the back of his head.
research Naturally Occurring Hairlines in Orientals of Southeast and East Asian Origin and Their Application in Hair Restoration Surgery
Southeast and East Asian men typically have straighter hairlines with less recession and lower hair density, which is important to consider in hair restoration surgery.
research Effects of hormonal treatment on dermatological outcome in transgender people: a multicentric prospective study (ENIGI)
Hormonal treatments can change hair and skin in transgender people, but may not fully achieve desired results.
research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
research Connection between granulosa cell pyroptosis and oocyte endoplasmic reticulum stress in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome
Reducing granulosa cell pyroptosis may improve oocyte maturation in PCOS.
research The Evolving Role for Autologous Adipose Tissue (Fat) in Treating Hair Loss
Using one's own fat may help treat hair loss.
research Acne and Systemic Diseases
Acne is common and can be linked to various systemic health conditions and syndromes.