research 5α-Reductase activity in the human hair follicle concentrates in the dermal papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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300-330 / 1000+ results research Lymph Node Involvement in Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Clinical, Ultrasonographic and Bacteriological Study Conducted during Radical Surgery
Further research is needed to understand lymph node involvement in axillary hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Role of Androgen in Mesenchymal Epithelial Interactions in Human Hair Follicle
Androgens promote beard growth but cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, with TGF-β1 as a potential treatment target.
research Permanent alopecia following chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation
Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
research Animal and in vitro Models for the Study of Hair Follicles
Understanding hair follicles through various models can help develop new treatments for hair disorders.
research Diagnostic and Therapeutic Assessment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
research Human hair shaft proteomic profiling: individual differences, site specificity and cuticle analysis
Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
research Investigation of Diffuse Hair Fall Case Due to Vitamin D Deficiency: A Case Report and Literature Review
Low vitamin D levels can cause hair loss and supplements may improve it.
research Clinical and microscopic evaluation of long-term (6 months) epilation effects of the ipulse personal home-use intense pulsed light (IPL) device
The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.
research Diffuse hair loss in Addison disease: A reason for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy screening
Men with Addison disease should be screened for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy if they have hair loss.
research Reversible hair loss in a patient with cicatricial alopecia: A case of regrowth associated with pioglitazone use
Pioglitazone use was linked to hair regrowth in a patient with permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia.
research Loss-of-Function Mutations in HOXC13 Cause Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
research Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel: a prospective study of 20 patients
Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
research Pubic Hair Transplantation
Pubic hair transplantation can improve self-esteem in those with sparse pubic hair.
research Body to scalp: Evolving trends in body hair transplantation
Body hair transplants can treat baldness but differ from scalp hair and need more research on long-term results and side effects.
research Relating Hair Growth Theory and Experimental Evidence to Practical Hair Transplantation
Half follicular grafts are not effective for hair transplants.
research A multicentre trial of the epilation efficacy of a new, large spot size, constant spectrum emission IPL device
The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.
research Hereditary Hypotrichosis and Localized Morphea: A New Clinical Entity
A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
research Spironolactone therapy in hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research An unusual side effect of azathioprine
Azathioprine can cause unusual hair loss, which may reverse after stopping the drug.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research Complete defect in PA-PLA1α secretion function leading to autosomal recessive woolly hair and hypotrichosis: insights from a novel compound heterozygous LIPH variant study in a Chinese pedigree
A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
research Congenital Atrichia: A Case Report
Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Presenting with Delayed Menarche and Clitoromegaly
PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
research Combination use of triamcinolone acetonide and immunotherapy as a new therapeutic option in alopecia totalis
Combining triamcinolone acetonide and immunotherapy can help regrow hair in some alopecia totalis patients.
research DERMOSCOPIC EVALUATION OF THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE IN ALOPECIA AREATA
Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.
research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone therapy on pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in adolescent girls and young women with central adrenal insufficiency: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase III trial.
DHEA therapy improved pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in young females with adrenal insufficiency.
research Monilethrix treated with the oral retinoid Ro 10-9359 (Tigason)
Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
research New dimensions in Hirsutism
Laser hair removal is safe and effective for fair-skinned people with dark hair, and using eflornithine with laser treatments can improve results.