research Fortnightly review: Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
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research Alopecia Areata
The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.
research A genomic approach to susceptibility and pathogenesis leads to identifying potential novel therapeutic targets in androgenetic alopecia
Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Alopecia in general medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Induced by Imiquimod
An 84-year-old man got a rare scalp condition from using imiquimod cream, which was cured with systemic steroids.
research I‐Ascorbic acid 2‐phosphate represses the dihydrotestosterone‐induced dickkopf‐1 expression in human balding dermal papilla cells
Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
research Cicatricial (scarring) alopecia
Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM: AN ETIOPATHOGENETIC THEORY
The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
research Defining microRNA signatures of hair follicular stem and progenitor cells in healthy and androgenic alopecia patients
Found microRNA differences in hair cells, suggesting potential treatment targets for hair loss.
research Follicular Isolation Technique with De-Epithelialization for Eyebrow and Eyelash Reconstruction
Adding de-epithelialization to the follicular isolation technique improves hair transplant results for eyebrows and eyelashes.
research Comparison of survival of FU grafts trimmed chubby, medium, and skeletonized
The survival rates of hair grafts are similar regardless of how they are trimmed.
research Restoration of hair growth with topical diphencyprone in mouse and rat models of alopecia areata
Topical diphencyprone helped regrow hair in mice and rats with a condition similar to human hair loss.
research Experiences with Parieto-Occipital Flaps in Hair Transplantation
Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.
research Evaluation of long‐term efficacy of finasteride in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia using the basic and specific classification system
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in Korean men for at least 5 years, with V type responding better.
research Topical adenosine increases thick hair ratio in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia
Adenosine helps grow thicker hair in Japanese men with hair loss.
research Scalp Repair Using Tissue Expanders
Tissue expanders effectively repair large scalp defects and restore a natural-looking scalp.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis: Non-healing Plaque on the Occiput of a 4-year-old Child
Tinea capitis can cause scalp issues in children and should be considered in similar cases; treatment with griseofulvin and selenium sulfide is effective.
research Androgenic alopecia: A counterproductive outcome of the anabolic effect of androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
research A case of patchy alopecia areata sparing lesional greying hairs
Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
research Hair Repair Surgery
Corrective hair repair surgery can significantly improve appearance and quality of life for patients with unsatisfactory results from old hair transplants.
research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia
Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
research The effects of finasteride (Proscar) on hair growth, hair cycle stage, and serum testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in adult male and female stumptail macaques (Macaca arctoides).
Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
research Topical Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia Scandinavian and Middle East Experience
The study found that using 2% minoxidil solution can help grow hair and is safe.
research Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: Optimizing the Chance for Success by Appropriate Patient Selection
Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.
research Potential Involvement of the Stem Cell Factor Receptor c-kit in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: Histopathological, Immunohistochemical, and Semiquantitative Investigations
c-kit affects hair growth and color in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and works better with electrolysis.
research Advances in Hair Transplantation: Longitudinal Partial Follicular Unit Transplantation
New hair transplant method allows for hair regrowth in the donor area and less scarring.
research Ageing and colony-forming efficiency of human hair follicle keratinocytes
Aging reduces the ability of human hair follicle cells to form new cell colonies.
research Qualification of a new and precise automatic tool for the assessment of hair diameters in phototrichograms
The new automatic tool accurately measures hair thickness and is reliable.