research RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ALOPECIAS
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
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research The relation between the severity of androgenetic alopecia and cardiovascular atherosclerosis measured via carotid intima-media thickness and the syntax score
Severe hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to higher risk of heart disease (cardiovascular atherosclerosis).
research Lipid peroxides induce early onset of catagen phase in murine hair cycles
Lipid peroxides can cause early hair loss by damaging hair follicles.
research Skin signs of systemic diseases
Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.
research Evaluation of the effect of injection of dutasteride as mesotherapeutic tool in treatment of androgenetic alopecia in males
Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
research A Spontaneous Deletion within the Desmoglein 3 Extracellular Domain of Mice Results in Hypomorphic Protein Expression, Immunodeficiency, and a Wasting Disease Phenotype
A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.
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 Pediatric Radiation-Induced Alopecia Post Intracranial Vascular Malformation Embolization: A Case Report with Dermoscopic Findings
A 7-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss due to radiation, with signs of possible hair regrowth.
research Managing patterned hair loss – a hair raising task!
Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
research Distinctive or critical histological features and associated diseases
The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
research The efficacy of topical prostaglandin analogs for hair loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Topical prostaglandin analogs may help with hair growth but more research is needed.
research Eyelash alopecia areata: case series and literature review
Eyelash alopecia areata often goes undiagnosed and can lead to complete eyelash regrowth, especially in younger patients.
research Differences in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics Among Subtypes of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Different types of female pattern hair loss have unique characteristics and are associated with various health conditions.
research Impairment of autophagy may be associated with follicular miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia by inducing premature catagen
Impaired autophagy may cause hair loss by triggering early catagen.
research Safety of Topical Minoxidil Solution: A One-Year, Prospective, Observational Study
Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.
research Alopecia: A Pathologist's View
The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
research The Role of Vitamin D and Testosterone Levels with Hair Loss among Females with Coronavirus Disease
Higher testosterone and lower Vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in female COVID-19 patients.
research Immunopathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
research Hair shaft disorders in children – An update
Diagnosing and managing children's hair shaft disorders is challenging but essential.
research Deletion of Deoxyribonucleic Acid Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research Serum biotin levels in women complaining of hair loss
Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of hair loss in women, so biotin supplements are not likely to be an effective hair loss treatment.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review
Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
research Alopecia areata update
Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
research The Androgen Receptor and Its Use in Biological Assays: Looking Toward Effect-Based Testing and Its Applications
Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
research Drug eruptions in dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
research Association of vitamin D level with alopecia areata
Vitamin D levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
research Gender-specific risk factors for androgenetic alopecia in the Korean general population: Associations with medical comorbidities and general health behaviors
AGA risk factors include age, smoking, hypertension for men, and age, dyslipidemia for women; lifestyle changes may help prevention.
research Androgenetic alopecia in heterozygous carriers of a mutation in the human hairless gene
Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
research A Review of Herbal Medications for the Treatment of Alopecia
Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
research An appraisal of laboratory models of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review
Better hair loss models needed for research.