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Most hair loss in kids and teens is due to common conditions, and hair usually grows back within 6 months.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Local Injection of Hepatocyte Growth Factor/Scatter Factor (HGF/SF) Alters Cyclic Growth of Murine Hair Follicles
HGF/SF injections can stimulate hair growth and increase hair follicle size in mice.
research The effect of metformin on hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.
research 'Atrophic telogen effluvium' from cytotoxic drugs and a randomized controlled trial to investigate the possible protective effect of pretreatment with a topical vitamin D3 analogue in humans
Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Co‐culture of Human Hair Follicles and Dermal Papillae in a Collagen Matrix
Dermal papillae enhance hair follicle growth and structure.
research Hair follicle bulge-derived stem cells promote tissue regeneration during skin expansion
Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow better.
research Novel enzymatic assay predicts minoxidil response in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
New test predicts if hair loss treatment will work.
research The microfollicle: a model of the human hair follicle for in vitro studies
Microfollicles can effectively model human hair follicles for research and testing.
research Interfollicular epidermal stem-like cells for the recreation of the hair follicle epithelial compartment
Human skin cells with stem-like features can help create new hair follicles and sebaceous glands when combined with other cells.
research Alopecia Areata
The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.
research Determination of the pH Gradient in Hair Follicles of Human Volunteers Using pH-Sensitive Melamine Formaldehyde-Pyranine Nile Blue Microparticles
Hair follicles have a pH gradient, increasing towards the root.
research Miniaturization of sebaceous glands: A novel histopathological finding in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus of the scalp
People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
research Laser capture microdissection as a method for investigating the human hair follicle microbiome reveals region-specific differences in the bacteriome profile
Laser-capture microdissection effectively analyzes hair follicle microbiomes, revealing region-specific bacterial differences.
research Novel topical booster enhances follicular sulfotransferase activity in patients with androgenetic alopecia: a new strategy to improve minoxidil response
Topical booster improves hair loss treatment effectiveness.
research Hair casts
Hair casts can be mistaken for lice, so correct identification is important.
research Adult Onset Hair Casts: Nits Which Do Not Itch!
Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
research Association of Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome and Loose Anagen Syndrome: A Case Report
A family was found with both Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome and Loose Anagen Syndrome, suggesting a genetic connection.
research Hair follicle sulfotransferase activity and effectiveness of oral minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia
Low SULT activity in hair follicles leads to better response to oral minoxidil for hair loss.
research Molecular monitoring of short- and long-term transcriptional effects of hair growth stimulating agents
Hair growth serums A and C can affect hair growth genes and pathways, suggesting potential for personalized hair loss treatments.
research Non-invasive assessment of hair regeneration in androgenetic alopecia mice in vivo using two-photon and second harmonic generation imaging
New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
research Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp psoriasis can cause different types of hair loss, with some patients developing permanent hair loss, and treatment may be stopped due to skin reactions.
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research Topical agents for hair growth promotion: what is out there?
Minoxidil is the only approved cream for hair loss, but new treatments are being looked into.
research Increased cAMP levels in human hair follicles due to local treatment with trichoriboside.
Trichoriboside treatment helps maintain scalp hair by increasing cAMP levels in hair follicles of men with hair loss.
research Changing Patterns of Localization of Putative Stem Cells in Developing Human Hair Follicles
Stem cells in developing hair follicles move to specific areas as they mature.
research Analyses of histological and transcriptome differences in the skin of short-hair and long-hair rabbits
Hair length in rabbits is linked to differences in lipid metabolism and cell death.
research Organotypic culture of outer root sheath cells from human hair follicles using a new culture device
The new device improves human hair follicle cell growth and differentiation.
research Histologic and Cell Kinetic Studies of Hair Loss and Subsequent Recovery Process of Human Scalp Hair Follicles Grafted onto Severe Combined Immunodeficient Mice
Stem cells are key for hair follicle recovery.
research Autofluorescence in the Stem Cell Region of the Hair Follicle Bulge
Autofluorescence in hair follicle stem cells can interfere with studies but may help isolate these cells.
research Concomitant presentation of alopecia areata in siblings: A rare occurrence
Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.