research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update of Treatment Options
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
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research Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Finasteride in the treatment of alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
research Permanent alopecia in patients with breast cancer after taxane chemotherapy and adjuvant hormonal therapy: Clinicopathologic findings in a cohort of 10 patients
Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
research Diffuse hypertrichosis during treatment with 5% topical minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
research Alopecia: Kids are not just little people
Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders
Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.
research Hair growth effect of traditional Chinese medicine BeauTop on androgenetic alopecia patients: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Study of Frontal Hairline Patterns in Spanish Caucasian Women
Most Spanish Caucasian women have a widow's peak, and their hormone levels suggest they process certain hormones faster.
research Clinical Patterns of Hair Loss in Men
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand hair loss in men and to find new treatments.
research Quality of Life in Patients with Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris: A Cross-Sectional Study of 87 Moroccan Cases
Diffuse lichen planopilaris greatly reduces quality of life.
research Is the Addition of Oral Biotin to PRP More Beneficial for Treating Male Pattern Hair Loss Compared to PRP Alone? A Randomized Control Trial
Adding Biotin to PRP doesn't improve hair regrowth.
research Serum Interleukin 17 in Patients with Pattern Hair Loss
Targeting IL-17 could help treat pattern hair loss.
research Better treatment outcomes for patients with alopecia
Oral minoxidil can improve hair thickness and a comprehensive treatment approach leads to better alopecia outcomes.
research Androgenetic alopecia in adolescents: A report of 43 cases
Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.
research A systematic review of the effect of platelet‐rich plasma on androgenetic alopecia of women
PRP treatment improves hair density and diameter in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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 Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results
Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
research Pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia
Male pattern baldness involves three mechanisms and finasteride can help reverse it.
research Management of androgenetic alopecia
Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
research An update of the pathogenesis of frontal fibrosing alopecia: What does the current evidence tell us?
The current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia involves immune, genetic, hormonal factors, and possibly environmental triggers, but more research is needed for effective treatments.
research Miniaturized hairs maintain contact with the arrector pili muscle in alopecia areata but not in androgenetic alopecia: A model for reversible miniaturization and potential for hair regrowth
Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.
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 Diffuse hair loss in women
The document concluded that cyproterone acetate and minoxidil are effective for female hair loss, and a supportive doctor-patient relationship is important.
research Updated meta-analysis of the relation between heart disease and androgenic alopecia or alopecia areata
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher chance of heart disease, especially if they're younger or have severe baldness; no link was found with another type of baldness called alopecia areata.
research Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia
The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
research Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia Severity and Sexual Dysfunction in Male and Female Patients Attending a Dermatology Clinic: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study
More severe hair loss is linked to more sexual dysfunction in both men and women.
research Recalcitrant Female Pattern Hair Loss Like Alopecia Unveils Unexpected Rare Entity
Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing rare hair loss disorders.
research Overnight alopecia: A subtype of acute diffuse and total alopecia?
A woman lost all her hair in one day, was diagnosed with a rare type of hair loss, and regrew it in 12 weeks with treatment.