research Contraception and the dermatologist
Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
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research Alterations in Hair Follicle Dynamics in Women
Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Metaanalyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a patient with hirsutism
A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
research Pseudo "fringe sign" in frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research Platelet‐rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy differences between men and women
PRP improves hair thickness for both genders, but only increases hair density in men.
research Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment for Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Review of the Literature
PRP treatment may promote hair growth and improve hair density in women with AGA, but more research is needed.
research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
research Industry update: the latest developments in the field of therapeutic delivery, July 2018
New partnerships, clinical trials, and drug approvals marked progress in therapeutic delivery in July 2018.
research An Exploratory In Vivo Study on the Effect of Annurca Apple Extract on Hair Growth in Mice
Annurca apple extract improved hair growth in mice and could potentially prevent hair loss.
research TRPV3 Ion Channel: From Gene to Pharmacology
The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
research Autophagy: Guardian of Skin Barrier
Autophagy helps keep skin healthy and may improve treatments for skin diseases.
research Blue Laser Irradiation Decreases the ATP Level in Mouse Skin and Increases the Production of Superoxide Anion and Hypochlorous Acid in Mouse Fibroblasts
Blue laser light reduces energy in mouse skin cells and creates harmful oxygen compounds, possibly harming the cells.
research What’s New in the Histologic Evaluation of Alopecia and Hair-Related Disorders?
New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
research Flares of systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy and the puerperium: prevention, diagnosis and management
Pregnancy can increase lupus activity, but careful planning and treatment can improve outcomes.
research Topical Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis
Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.
research Roles of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Epidermal and Hair Follicle Development, Homeostasis, and Cancer
The Hedgehog signaling pathway is important for skin and hair growth and can lead to cancer if it doesn't work right.
research Androgens and Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction—Findings From the Fourth International Consultation of Sexual Medicine
Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.
research Alopecia and Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
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.
research Urticaria induced by laser epilation: A clinical and histopathological study with extended follow‐up in 36 patients
Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
research Practical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Early diagnosis and treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa are important to prevent serious physical and mental effects.
research Identification of microRNAs involved in growth arrest and cell death in hydrogen peroxide-treated human dermal papilla cells
Targeting specific miRNAs may help treat hair follicle issues caused by hydrogen peroxide.
research Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
research Effect of Hataedock Treatment on Epidermal Structure Maintenance through Intervention in the Endocannabinoid System
Hataedock treatment improved skin health and reduced atopic dermatitis symptoms by enhancing the skin barrier and reducing inflammation.
research Autosomal Recessive Transmission of a Rare KRT74 Variant Causes Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia: Allelism with Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Minoxidil 5 mg Once Daily in the Treatment of Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: An Open-Label and Global Photographic Assessment
Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.
research Platelet-rich plasma in alopecia areata and primary cicatricial alopecias: A systematic review
PRP shows promise for treating mild alopecia areata but needs more research for cicatricial alopecias.
research Comparison between topical cetirizine with minoxidil versus topical placebo with minoxidil in female androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Adding cetirizine to minoxidil improves hair growth and thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia.