research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
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research News in brief
Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
research Pubic Hair Transplant
Pubic hair transplantation can help women with little to no pubic hair, using scalp hair for a natural look and requires careful aftercare.
research Critical Appraisal of Reports on the Treatment of Perioral Dermatitis
Most studies on perioral dermatitis treatment are of low quality, with some agreement on oral tetracycline effectiveness and stopping steroids and cosmetics.
research “Cloned” Hairlines
Cutting and implanting hair follicles can create finer, more natural-looking hairlines, with about half of the implanted hairs growing back.
research Laser-assisted hair transplantation: histologic comparison between holmium:YAG and CO2 lasers
The CO₂ laser is better for hair transplantation because it causes less damage than the Ho:YAG laser.
research Pattern Baldness: Its Genetics Revisited
Pattern baldness is likely caused by a dominant gene influenced by testosterone levels, making it more common in men.
research Investigation of optimum transplant and extraction density based on the data from the donor area of Chinese androgenetic alopecia patients: a multicenter, retrospective study
Optimal transplant density for Chinese male hair loss patients is 35-50 hair/cm², with minimum 106.88 hair/cm² left in donor area for esthetic satisfaction.
research 55 cases of allergic reactions to hair dye: a descriptive, consumer complaint‐based study
Many people had severe allergic reactions to a common hair dye ingredient, causing them to seek medical care and miss work.
research Approach to the adult female patient with diffuse nonscarring alopecia
The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
research Hypertrichosis in females applying minoxidil topical solution and in normal controls
Minoxidil use increases facial hair growth in females, more in older users.
research Hypertrichosis due to minoxidil
Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth in almost all patients.
research Effective medical treatment for common baldness in women
Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
research The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
research Assessment of hair loss: clinical relevance of hair growth evaluation methods
Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
research Scalp immersion proxigraphy (SIP): an improved imaging technique for phototrichogram analysis*
SIP is a better method for measuring hair growth accurately.
research Hair care practices and structural evaluation of scalp and hair shaft parameters in African American and Caucasian women
African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
research Unconventional medicine in dermatology outpatients in Turkey
About one-third of dermatology patients in Ankara, Turkey use unconventional treatments for skin issues.
research The removal of unwanted hair using a ruby laser
Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
research Epidemiologic Study ofMalasseziaYeasts in Patients withMalasseziaFolliculitis by 26S rDNA PCR-RFLP Analysis
M. restricta may cause Malassezia folliculitis, especially in teens and twenties.
research The stumptailed macaque as a model for baldness: effects of minoxidil
Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth in early baldness stages and prevents baldness in non-bald scalps.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans in a female
A rare genetic skin condition usually affecting males was found in a 9-year-old girl.
research Urinary steroids in women with androgenic alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Topical Application of N-Acetyl Glucosamine
The new cream with N-acetyl glucosamine didn't change skin color after 8 weeks.
research Nutrition of women with hair loss problem during the period of menopause
Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
research Histological evaluation of hair follicle due to papain's depilatory effect
Papain cream removes hair better than papain gel, causing hair follicles to widen and skin to thicken.
research Telogen Effluvium after Anesthesia and Surgery
Anesthesia and surgery can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back without treatment.
research Melatonin supplement induced the hair follicle development in offspring rex rabbits
Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.
research Why care about Linear Hair Growth Rates (LHGR)? A study using in vivo imaging and computer assisted image analysis after manual processing (CAIAMP) in unaffected male controls and men with male pattern hair loss (MPHL)
Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
research Clinical, Histological and Trichoscopic Correlations in Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.