research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: What If 10% of Your Cases Were Lichen Planopilaris “Incognito”?
Up to 10% of hair loss patients might have early signs of a condition called Lichen Planopilaris.
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research Polyphenols as novel treatment options for dermatological diseases: A systematic review of clinical trials
Polyphenols may help treat skin conditions like warts, hair loss, acne, and dark spots, but more research is needed.
research Methotrexate
Long-term use of minoxidil may cause hair follicles to transform into noticeable terminal hairs, leading to trichostasis spinulosa.
research Case Report: Loss of Pubic and Axillary Hair Following Treatment with Glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids can cause long-term loss of body hair by lowering adrenal androgens.
research Human Hair Pigment: A Mild Isolation Procedure and a Method for Characterization
A new method was developed to gently isolate hair pigment while keeping its structure intact.
research Pharmacokinetic study in hairless rat after topical application of finasteride: single and repeated dose
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated by targeting the cause, lifestyle changes, and medication.
research Integrative Proteo‐Transcriptomic Characterization of Androgenetic Alopecia Identifying ME1 ‐Mediated PPAR Signaling as a Potential Mediator
ME1 and PPAR signaling may influence hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Oral Pigmentation as a Sign of Addison’s Disease: A Brief Reappraisal
Oral pigmentation can be a sign of Addison's disease.
research Patterned androgenic alopecia in normal women
Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Prostaglandin D2 inhibits hair growth and is elevated in bald scalp of men with androgenetic alopecia.
A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
research Hair loss in patients with skin of color
Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
research Desmodesmus pannonicus Water Extract Inhibits Melanin Synthesis and Promotes Wound Healing
Desmodesmus pannonicus water extract may help reduce skin pigmentation, heal wounds, and promote hair growth.
research Alopecia areata incognita in men masquerading as androgenetic alopecia: a case series of 29 patients in a single centre experience
Thorough scalp examination is crucial for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita in men with diffuse hair loss.
research Scarring Alopecia in Classic Adult Type I Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
research Delving into diversity: exploring different risk factors of premature greying of hair
Genetics, nutrition, lifestyle, and hormones affect early grey hair, but more research is needed.
research Physiological changes in scalp, facial and body hair after the menopause: a cross-sectional population-based study of subjective changes
After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.
research ROLLED HAIRS AND HYPERTRICHOSIS
A 15-year-old girl with hypothyroidism had excess hair and skin issues due to blocked hair follicles.
research A Study on Gender- and Age-Related Differences in SMP (Scalp Micropigmentation) Status Perception and Side-Effect Awareness
Men see SMP as semi-permanent more than women, but women and younger people are more aware of side effects.
research Dermatoscopy case of the month: Trichodysplasia spinulosa
A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
research The fate of non-scalp hair in alopecia areata universalis under baricitinib treatment: A real-world single-center experience
Baricitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in both scalp and nonscalp areas for alopecia areata universalis patients.
research Epidermal growth factor precursor retards hair growth cycle in vivo
research Lichen planus pigmentosus: a clinico‐pathological study in a Caucasian population from North Africa
Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
research Aging of the hair follicle pigmentation system
Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
research A clinicopathologic study of lichen planopilaris among men
Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
research Alopécia Fibrosante Frontal associada a Líquen Plano Pigmentoso – Relato de 2 Casos
Two women with darker skin had both frontal hair thinning and skin discoloration.
research Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa: Case report and review of the literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research The Shaven (Sha) Mutation, Chromosome 15
The Shaven mutation in mice affects hair growth and causes a greasy coat due to abnormal lipid content.
research Heptaminol-Induced Hair Depigmentation in a Hemodialysis Patient
Stopping heptaminol medication reversed hair color loss in a patient on dialysis.
research Thymic Peptides Differentially Modulate Human Hair Follicle Growth
Different thymic peptides affect hair growth in various ways.