research Long-term follow-up of men with male pattern baldness treated with topical minoxidil
Minoxidil keeps most hair growth from first year and twice-daily use is better with few side effects.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research A systematic review of pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata
Pulse steroid therapy for alopecia areata shows a 43% complete response rate but has a high relapse rate, especially in children.
research Benefit of different concentrations of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in alopecia areata: An intrasubject pilot study
Using 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide is effective for hair growth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
research Topical 2% tofacitinib for children with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis
Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
research Experience with oral tofacitinib in 8 adolescent patients with alopecia universalis
Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.
research Alopecia secondary to mesotherapy
Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.
research The expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 in follicular dermal papillae correlates with therapeutic efficacy of finasteride in androgenetic alopecia
Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
research Alopecia areata update
Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
research Treatment of pediatric alopecia areata: A systematic review
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
research Tofacitinib 2% ointment, a topical Janus kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of alopecia areata: A pilot study of 10 patients
Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
research Antiandrogen therapy with spironolactone for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa
Spironolactone helps reduce pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, and lower doses are also effective.
research Alopecia in the United States: Outpatient utilization and common prescribing patterns
Alopecia areata causes significant emotional distress, including high rates of depression and anxiety.
research Actions of isotretinoin and etretinate on the pilosebaceous unit
Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.
research Adult female acne and associated risk factors: Results of a multicenter case-control study in Italy
The study found that family history, personal history of adolescent acne, no pregnancies, hirsutism, office work, stress, and low intake of fruits/vegetables and fish are risk factors for adult female acne.
research Trichoscopic features of frontal fibrosing alopecia: Results in 249 patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Association of premature hair graying with family history, smoking, and obesity: A cross-sectional study
Premature hair graying in young men is linked to family history, obesity, and smoking.
research Clinical dose ranging studies with finasteride, a type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in men with male pattern hair loss
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
research Clinical and histopathologic features of hair loss in patients with HIV-1 infection
People with late-stage HIV-1 often experience a specific type of hair loss linked to multiple factors, including nutritional issues and immune responses.
research Endocrine-skin interactions
Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
research New-onset Majocchi’s granuloma in two kidney transplant recipients under tacrolimus treatment
Majocchi's granuloma can occur in kidney transplant patients on tacrolimus and can be treated with antifungal medication.
research Cyclosporine for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of efficacy and safety
Cyclosporine showed some improvement in alopecia areata but results were not statistically significant.
research Oral tofacitinib monotherapy in Korean patients with refractory moderate-to-severe alopecia areata: A case series
Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in Korean patients.
research Prevalence of hormonal and endocrine dysfunction in patients with lichen planopilaris (LPP): A retrospective data analysis of 168 patients
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is linked to androgen excess, while frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is linked to androgen deficiency.
research Efficacy and safety of diphenylcyclopropenone alone or in combination with anthralin in the treatment of chronic extensive alopecia areata: A retrospective case series
Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
research Poliosis circumscripta: Overview and underlying causes
Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
research Phase I/II randomized bilateral half-head comparison of topical bexarotene 1% gel for alopecia areata
Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
research SALT II: A new take on the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) for determining percentage scalp hair loss
The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
research Hair transplanting: an important but often forgotten treatment for female pattern hair loss
Hair transplanting is a useful, often overlooked treatment for female pattern hair loss.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research Evidence-based approach to cutaneous hyperandrogenism in women
The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.