research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
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research Acquired trichomegaly of the eyelashes and hypertrichosis induced by bimatoprost
Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.
research 331 An open label clinical trial of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib for alopecia areata
Tofacitinib helped over half of the patients with severe hair loss regrow at least 50% of their hair.
research Adult Onset Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism- a Cause of Secondary Amenorrhea
A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
research An Unusual Cause of Primary Amenorrhea
The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
research Increased Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) in the Sera of Patients with Extensive Alopecia Areata
Patients with severe alopecia areata have higher levels of MIF, which decrease after successful treatment.
research Hair removal using the long-pulsed ruby laser
Long-pulsed ruby lasers effectively reduce hair for up to 2 years with minimal pain.
research Secondary cicatricial and other permanent alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Significance of iron status in hair loss in women
Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research NEMO syndrome (incontinentia pigmenti) and systemic lupus erythematosus: A new disease association
NEMO syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus are linked in a new disease association.
research Genetics of blond hair
Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.
research A clinical study of pemphigus vulgaris and its variants, evaluation of safety and efficacy of glucocorticoids versus immunosuppressants at tertiary care hospital: a study of 75 cases
Combining glucocorticoids with immunosuppressants like cyclophosphamide improves remission and reduces relapse in pemphigus patients.
research Alopecia as a rare but distinct manifestation of pemphigus vulgaris
Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
research Persistent pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus showing features of tufted hair folliculitis just on the scalp
A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
research 616 Endoplasmic reticulum stress upregulates NKG2D ligands in the hair follicle
Stress in hair follicle cells increases certain immune-related proteins, which might contribute to hair loss conditions.
research Clinical diagnosis in canine demodicosis. A new approach.
Canine demodicosis diagnosis is complex due to varied symptoms and atypical presentations.
research Can male-pattern baldness be prevented?
Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
research New plaque protein identified in brains of people with Alzheimer's disease
Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.
research First reboxetine trial results reported
Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
research News in brief
A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
research A clinical and histopathological study of cicatricial alopecia
Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
research The dental needs of children with Epidermolysis Bullosa and service delivery: a scoping review
Children with Epidermolysis Bullosa need better access to specialized dental care.
research Linear lichen planus pigmentosus of the face with histological findings of lichen planopilaris - an uncommon variant of lichen planus
A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
research 313 Different polyamine levels in the vertex and occipital hair of pattern hair loss patients
People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.
research Alopecia areata
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.
research The role of lymphocytes in the development and treatment of alopecia areata
Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
research METHOTREXATE FOR GENERALIZED PUSTULAR PSORIASIS IN A 2-YEAR-OLD CHILD
Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
research FOCAL HYPERTRICHOSIS DURING TOPICAL TACROLIMUS THERAPY FOR CHILDHOOD VITILIGO
An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.