research Measurement of hair growth
Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
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research Alopecia Areata Increases the Risk of Stroke: a 3-year Follow-Up Study
People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of stroke.
research The challenges with managing polycystic ovary syndrome: A qualitative study of women’s and clinicians’ experiences
Managing PCOS is hard because it varies a lot, treatments are limited, and there's a lot of false information online.
research Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia of Varying Grades
Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve hair density and thickness in both male and female pattern hair loss, especially in early stages.
research Adverse cutaneous reactions to chemotherapeutic agents and cytokine therapy
Chemotherapy and cytokine therapy can cause various skin reactions, including hair loss and hypersensitivity.
research A highly resistant structure between cuticle and cortex of human hair
A tough membrane between the outer and inner layers of human hair protects it from damage.
research Clinical study of twenty-nail dystrophy in Korea
The Korean study found that twenty-nail dystrophy mainly affects adults, more often women, and has five distinct types with different clinical progressions.
research Erythrocyte deformability and hereditary elliptocytosis
Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
research Exploring the Potential Routine Use of Electronic Healthcare Record Data to Strengthen Early Signal Assessment in UK Medicines Regulation: Proof-of-Concept Study
Using electronic health records can help identify drug side effects but has some limitations.
research High-throughput phenotyping methods for quantifying hair fiber morphology
Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.
research Prescription Appropriateness of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Primary Care: A Population-Based Study in Italy
The study found that prescribing patterns for Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Italy did not significantly change after EMA recommendations.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss and nail changes, and treatments include topical, systemic, and injectable therapies.
research 572 Defining chronic wound types in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients for clinical outcome assessment
The conclusion is that differentiating wound types in RDEB patients is important for clinical trials and understanding the disease.
research Re: Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Associated with Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Alopecia: Population Based Studies Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Using finasteride for hair loss or prostate issues does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research S125 Topical treatment of androgenetic alopecia with spironolactone
Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
research Alopecia universalis and Kallman’s Syndrome
A woman with Kallman's syndrome also developed alopecia universalis, a condition not previously linked to Kallman's.
research Corrigendum
The document corrects an author's affiliation in previous articles about COVID-19 and its links to hair loss and hormones.
research OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY AS AN ADVANCED TOOL IN DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
Optical Coherence Tomography has potential in diagnosing hair loss and monitoring blood clotting, and could be improved for deeper tissue observation and better hair loss understanding.
research 570 Examining cutaneous disease activity as an outcome measure for clinical trials in dermatomyositis
Skin disease activity scores can help decide when skin symptoms no longer affect the quality of life in patients with mild dermatomyositis.
research 569 The patient perspective on psoriasis disease remission
Psoriasis patients are willing to pay less than the cost of biologic treatments for remission and don't expect complete or long-term symptom clearance.
research Nail Disorders
Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
research S127 Regulation of hair growth
The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
research 573 A review of the use of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of androgenic alopecia
Platelet Rich Plasma can potentially help in restoring hair loss, but more research with larger groups is needed to confirm its effectiveness and standardize its use.
research S123 The pathological dynamics of androgenetic alopecia and its treatment
Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
research Papillary dermal elastolysis histopathology mimicking folliculotropic mycosis fungoides
research Nail involvement in frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
research Dermoscopy of lipidized dermatofibromas
research Frontalna fibrozirajuća alopecija
Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Pili annulati with fragility: Electron microscopic findings of a case
The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.