research Medical Treatment of Alopecia
The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
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research Disappearance of a virilizing adrenal tumor following therapy with cyproterone acetate
A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
research Hirsutism and baldness
Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
research Alopecia
Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
research Association of Dyslipidemia and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Control Study
Men with genetic hair loss are more likely to have abnormal blood lipid levels, especially if the hair loss is severe.
research A Random Study of Asian Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Bangkok, Thailand
Male pattern baldness affects 38.52% of Asian men in Bangkok, increasing with age and possibly linked to environment and diet.
research A Clinical Study of the Effects of Finasteride on Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.
research Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women?
Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
research Human hair follicles contain two forms of ATP‐ sensitive potassium channels, only one of which is sensitive to minoxidil
One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
research Loose Anagen Hair as a Cause of Hereditary Hair Loss in Children
Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a hereditary condition causing hair loss in children due to abnormal hair follicles.
research Long-term follow-up of men with male pattern baldness treated with topical minoxidil
Minoxidil keeps most hair growth from first year and twice-daily use is better with few side effects.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Circulatory Changes in Alopecia
The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
research Oral ivermectin in the treatment of scabies
Oral ivermectin effectively cured scabies with minimal side effects, and finasteride promoted hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Effects of dihydrotestosterone on rat dermal papilla cells in vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) doesn't affect rat skin cell growth, but it does change cell cycle, protein levels, and other cell functions, potentially shortening hair growth cycle.
research Hair camouflage: A comprehensive review
Hair camouflage offers various options for hair loss, helping reduce psychological impact.
research Three cases of androgen‐dependent disease associated with myotonic dystrophy
Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
research Obesity and female androgenic alopecia: A cause and an effect?
Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
research Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research Androgenic pattern presentation of scarring and inflammatory alopecia
Many people diagnosed with androgenic alopecia might actually have hidden scarring or inflammation.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Management of a Long-Term Condition in Primary Care
Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.
research Reply
The patient's hair loss was likely not caused by beta blockers but possibly by stress or other factors.
research Long COVID in vaccinated women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A retrospective cohort pilot study
Vaccination helps reduce long COVID symptoms in women with PCOS.
research Comparative analysis of stemness between dermal papilla cells and human dermalstem/progenitor cells
Human dermal stem/progenitor cells can divide and differentiate more than hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
research Management of Indralupta (Alopecia areata) by Jaluka Avacharana and Shamana Aoushadhi: A Case Report
Ayurvedic treatments can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.
research Physician Awareness of the Safe Use of Cyproterone Acetate in Europe: A Survey on the Effectiveness of Additional Risk Minimization Measures
Most European physicians know the risks and safe use of Cyproterone acetate, but few remember receiving official safety communications.
research Mechanistic synergy of hair growth promotion by the Avicennia marina extract and its active constituent (avicequinone C) in dermal papilla cells isolated from androgenic alopecia patients
Avicennia marina extract and avicequinone C can potentially promote hair growth and treat hair loss by interfering with hair loss mechanisms and boosting growth factors.
research Structural abnormalities of the hair shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Ketoconazole Shampoo: Effect of Long-Term Use in Androgenic Alopecia
Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.
research Hair Loss in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.