Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
January 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a valuable resource for understanding hair and scalp problems but could be updated with more information on certain conditions.
September 1976 in “PubMed” Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth mainly caused by ovarian hormones, and severe cases may require costly treatment with side effects.
January 2023 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” Oral Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss with increased hair growth as a side effect, and low doses are generally safe.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral and sublingual minoxidil seem safe for children with hair disorders.
February 2022 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a promising, safe treatment for various hair diseases, improving hair thickness and density, but more research is needed on long-term side effects and treatment duration.
January 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Minoxidil, a hair growth stimulant, is effective in treating hair loss and new formulas like nanoemulsion and nanocarrier systems have improved its delivery.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Minoxidil, a medicine initially for high blood pressure, can stimulate hair growth and is promising for treating hair loss, but it may cause side effects like itching and dizziness.
November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Oral minoxidil helps treat hair loss and has reversible side effects.
September 2019 in “Zagazig university medical journal” Minoxidil helps hair growth but has side effects.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
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October 2021 in “Cell Stem Cell” Hair thinning causes stem cell loss through a process involving Piezo1, calcium, and TNF-α.
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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Clouston's syndrome improved with minoxidil and tretinoin treatment.
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March 2016 in “Clinical ophthalmology” Bimatoprost is safe and improves eyelash growth in healthy kids but not in those with eyelash loss from chemotherapy or alopecia.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tight junctions help control skin shedding and may be targets for treating certain skin conditions.
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March 2019 in “Human Genetics” A genetic mutation in the SGK3 gene causes hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds and may relate to human hair loss.
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
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January 2013 Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
Dr. Min's method for eyebrow and eyelash transplantation is effective, with most hairs regrowing, and proper recovery is crucial for success.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Younger people and those with existing acne are more likely to get folliculitis after hair restoration surgery, but it doesn't affect the overall good hair growth result.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a highly satisfactory method for restoring pubic hair.
August 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03%) is widely used in dermatology but the document doesn't give detailed evidence or numbers.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.