research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
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research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
research High-confidence cancer patient stratification through multiomics investigation of DNA repair disorders
CEP135 may predict cancer outcomes, and targeting PLK1 could help treat certain sarcomas.
research COVID-19 and hypopituitarism
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
research Efficacy of non-surgical treatments for androgenetic alopecia in men and women: a systematic review with network meta-analyses, and an assessment of evidence quality
Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; more research needed.
research Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
research Germacrone and sesquiterpene-enriched extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. increase skin penetration of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter
Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
research What Ages Hair?
Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
research Rejuvenation of the male scalp using 1,927 nm non-ablative fractional thulium fiber laser
Laser treatment improved scalp skin condition with no side effects.
research Evaluation of wavelength-dependent hair growth effects on low-level laser therapy: an experimental animal study
The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.
research Beneficial Effects of Pranic Meditation on the Mental Health and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors
Pranic meditation significantly improved mental health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
research “Cold” X5 Hairlaser™ used to treat male androgenic alopecia and hair growth: an uncontrolled pilot study
The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Lupus erythematosus: considerations about clinical, cutaneous and therapeutic aspects
Lupus treatment requires a combination of drugs and therapies, with research needed for new options.
research Characterization of X‐linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XL‐HED) hair and sweat gland phenotypes using phototrichogram analysis and live confocal imaging
People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
research Iontophoretic Transdermal Delivery of Finasteride in Vesicular Invasomal Carriers
Finasteride delivery through skin improved using invasomes and iontophoresis.
research Secondary infertility due to use of low-dose finasteride
Low-dose finasteride may cause fertility issues, but stopping it can improve sperm quality and lead to pregnancy.
research Histologic morphology and involucrin, filaggrin, and keratin expression in normal canine skin from dogs of different breeds and coat types
Different dog breeds have varying skin thickness and protein expression in their skin.
research Roxithromycin antagonizes catagen induction in murine and human hair follicles: implication of topical roxithromycin as hair restoration reagent
Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
research Nourkrin®: Objective and Subjective Effects and Tolerability in Persons with Hair Loss
Nourkrin® significantly increased hair growth and was well-tolerated by people with hair loss.
research Pharmacologic management of pattern hair loss
Treat pattern hair loss with finasteride and topical minoxidil.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Combining Medical and Surgical Treatments
Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
research Branching of Spiral Ganglion Neurites Is Induced by Focal Application of Fibroblast Growth Factor‐1
FGF-1 causes spiral ganglion neurites to branch more.
research A Case of Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated with Topical Use of Minoxidil (RiUP) for Treatment of Baldness.
A man developed heart problems after using a baldness treatment for 4 months, suggesting that people with heart issues should avoid this treatment.
research IMMUNOPATHOLOGY OF THE HUMAN HAIR FOLLICLE
The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
research Tamoxifen-Induced Female Androgenetic Alopecia in a Patient with Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen caused hair loss in a 52-year-old woman.
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors - a new hope in dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Stimulation of elastin expression by minoxidil in chick skin fibroblasts
Minoxidil boosts elastin production, potentially helping skin diseases.
research Guidelines for clinical trials of frontal fibrosing alopecia: consensus recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group (IFFACG)*
Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Human epithelial stem cell survival within their niche requires “tonic” cannabinoid receptor 1‐signalling—Lessons from the hair follicle
Cannabinoid receptor-1 signaling is essential for the survival and growth of human hair follicle stem cells.
research Stress-sensing in the human greying hair follicle: Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) depletion in hair bulb melanocytes in canities-prone scalp
Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.