research Raynaud Phenomenon
Most people with Raynaud's won't get serious diseases, but doctors should watch for signs over time; also, quick weight loss can cause hair loss.
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390-420 / 1000+ results research Determination of Free Chemical Potential for Finasteride Diffusion through SDS Micelle Suggested as Alternative Living Membrane System
Finasteride diffuses spontaneously through SDS micelles, suggesting they can replace living cell membranes.
research A prospective study of the prevalence of clear-cut endocrine disorders and polycystic ovaries in 350 patients presenting with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research Histopathology of non-scarring alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Expression of hair keratins in the adult nail unit: an immunohistochemical analysis of the onychogenesis in the proximal nail fold, matrix and nail bed
The ventral matrix is the main source of the nail plate.
research Melatonin and the hair follicle
Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.
research The in vitro properties of dermal papilla cell lines established from human hair follicles
Dermal papilla cells from human hair follicles form unique structures and don't live as long as other skin cells in lab conditions.
research Adverse cutaneous reactions to soft tissue fillers – a review of the histological features
Different soft tissue fillers can cause various skin reactions; biodegradable fillers are safer and non-biodegradable ones like silicone can lead to long-term problems.
research Hair follicle expression of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptors during the murine hair cycle
Vitamin D receptors in hair follicles change with the hair cycle, affecting hair growth.
research Cyproterone acetate for severe hirsutism:results of a double‐blind dose‐ranging study*
Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Pityrosporum species as a cause of allergy and infection
The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
research The action of diazoxide and minoxidil sulphate on rat blood vessels: a comparison with cromakalim
Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
research Elastic tissue in scars and alopecia
The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
research Immunohistochemical demonstration of breast‐derived and/or carcinoma‐associated glycoproteins in normal skin appendages and their tumors
Antibodies help identify glycoproteins in normal skin and tumor cells.
research A current review of the cutaneous manifestations of renal disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
research 5 mg/day finasteride treatment for normoandrogenic Asian women with female pattern hair loss
Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
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 Alopecia areata as another immune‐mediated disease developed in patients treated with tumour necrosis factor‐α blocker agents
Anti-TNF-α therapy may increase the risk of developing alopecia areata, especially in those with a history of autoimmune disease.
research Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy of Iontophoretic Transport in Hairless Mouse Skin. Analysis of the Relative Contributions of Diffusion, Migration, and Electroosmosis to Transport in Hair Follicles
Hair follicles significantly enhance electroosmotic transport during iontophoresis.
research Chronological ageing of human hair keratin fibres
Hair ages as the cuticle wears down, especially beyond 1 meter from the root, affecting its strength and shine.
research Update on detection, morphology and fragility in pili annulati in three kindreds
Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
research Maternal and neonatal hair mercury concentrations: the effect of dental amalgam
Mothers and newborns with dental fillings had higher mercury in their hair, but getting fillings during pregnancy didn't raise mercury levels further.
research A pilot Iron Substitution Programme in female blood donors with iron deficiency without anaemia
Iron supplements helped female blood donors with low iron avoid anaemia and return to donate again.
research The HoVert technique: a novel method for the sectioning of alopecia biopsies
The HoVert technique is a simple, cost-effective new method that improves alopecia diagnosis by allowing detailed analysis from a single biopsy.
research Hair counts in scalp biopsy of males and females with androgenetic alopecia compared with normal subjects
AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
research Trilostane treatment of a dog with functional adrenocortical neoplasia
Trilostane helped a dog with an adrenal tumor feel better and stay healthy.
research HAIR LOSS IN WOMEN
Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
research Psychologic Characteristics of Men with Alopecia Androgenetica and Their Modification
Men over 35 with hair improvement felt better psychologically, while younger men felt better even without hair improvement.
research Possible Health Implications Associated with Cosmetics: A Review
Cosmetics can contain harmful chemicals that may cause serious health problems over time.
research Hair‐thread tourniquet syndrome
A hair strand caused a rare case of limb strangulation in a teenage girl with autism, and the condition is not always linked to child abuse.