research Senescent alopecia (“senile alopecia” or “senescent balding”)
Senescent alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs after age 50, not caused by genetics, and involves a gradual thinning of hair without significant inflammation.
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research Rivaroxaban-induced hair loss
Rivaroxaban may cause hair loss.
research Case of alopecia induced by sorafenib, possible mechanism similar to alopecia areata
Sorafenib may cause hair loss in a way similar to alopecia areata.
research Alterazioni dei capelli da farmaci
Some drugs can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
research A young adult with internal carotid artery occlusion during finasteride therapy: pathological findings from a thrombus retrieved by mechanical thrombectomy
Finasteride and minoxidil may increase stroke risk by affecting blood clotting and blood pressure.
research Suicidal ideation in patients undergoing treatment with 5α-reductase inhibitors
Patients with mood disorders using 5α-reductase inhibitors may have a higher risk of suicidal thoughts.
research INTRODUCING THEORY LINKING GENESIS OF HAIR SHAFT BIPOLARITY WITH ARRECTOR PILI MUSCLE PROXIMAL ATTACHMENT
The document suggests that human hair has electrical charges because of a gap in nerve cell coverage that affects electromagnetic radiation.
research Trichodynia (Scalp Dysesthesia)
Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
research Clinical Observation on Acne Patients Taking Finasteride
Finasteride effectively reduces acne with minimal side effects.
research Physician-Drug Company Complex
Pharmaceutical ads for Rogaine and Accutane may be misleading and not financially sensible.
research Types of hairline recession in androgenetic alopecia and perceptions of aging in Asian males
Hairline recession makes Asian males look older, especially in mid-young age; proper hairline position can help them look younger.
research Medical Treatment of Liver Hydatidosis
Surgery is the main treatment for liver hydatidosis, but has risks; albendazole is the most effective drug but can have side effects.
research LY191704: a selective, nonsteroidal inhibitor of human steroid 5 alpha-reductase type 1.
LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
research IDIOPATHIC HYPOPARATHYROIDISM; A REPORT OF 2 CASES
Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism is rare and can be managed with dihydrotachysterol.
research A Detailed Investigation of Hirsutism in a Turkish Population: Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia as a Perplexing Issue
The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.
research TrichoScan: combining epiluminescence microscopy with digital image analysis for the measurement of hair growth in vivo.
TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.
research Reversible decreases of fertility in male Sprague-Dawley rats treated orally with finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor
Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
research Trichodynia: a review of the literature
Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
research Detection of human papillomavirus type 56 DNA, belonging to a mucous high-risk group, in hair follicles in the genital area of a woman no longer suffering from viral warts
HPV type 56 can hide in hair follicles even without visible warts.
research Solubility of minoxidil in binary mixture of ethanol + water at various temperatures
Minoxidil dissolves better in ethanol-water mixtures at different temperatures, with water playing a key role.
research Hair loss with minoxidil withdrawal
Stopping minoxidil caused significant hair loss, but regrowth occurred after resuming use.
research Characterization of recombinant human liver dehydroepiandrosterone sulfotransferase with minoxidil as the substrate
Human liver enzyme DHEA ST helps process minoxidil.
research Spironolactone, a Classic Potassium-Sparing Diuretic, Reduces Survivin Expression and Chemosensitizes Cancer Cells to Non-DNA-Damaging Anticancer Drugs
Spironolactone may make some cancer treatments more effective by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive.
research Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers
The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
research Antiandrogenic activity of Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) in 22Rv1 and LNCaP human prostate cancer cell lines
Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
research HIV infection mimicking autoimmune disorder
A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
research Liquid Protein Diets and Telogen Effluvium: A Case Report
A liquid protein diet caused hair loss in a young woman.
research Evaluation of hair surface structure and morphology of patients with lichen planopilaris (LPP) by atomic force microscopy (AFM)
AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.
research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
research Recurrent pseudolymphomatous reaction to ear piercing: 20-year history
A woman had a rare reaction to ear piercing that caused earlobe swelling, which was best treated by removing the piercing and not re-piercing.