research A Review of Hand-Held, Home-Use Cosmetic Laser and Light Devices
Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
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research Thyroid hormone action on skin.
Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
research Health-related quality of life and physical well-being among a 63-year-old cohort of women with androgenetic alopecia; a Finnish population-based study
Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.
research Contact dermatitis in reaction to 2% topical minoxidil solution
Minoxidil solution can cause skin irritation and allergies in some users.
research The Follicular Automaton Model: Effect of Stochasticity and of Synchronization of Hair Cycles
The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
research Hormonal therapy in female pattern hair loss
Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
research Negative pressure wound therapy augmented full-thickness free skin grafting in the cat: outcome in 10 grafts transferred to six cats
Negative pressure wound therapy is effective for skin grafts in cats.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Combining Medical and Surgical Treatments
Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
research Association of Hair Loss With Health Utility Measurements Before and After Hair Transplant Surgery in Men and Women
Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.
research Clinical efficacy of oral administration of finasteride at a dose of 2.5 mg/day in women with female pattern hair loss
Finasteride 2.5 mg/day can effectively treat female hair loss.
research Systematic review of low-level laser therapy for adult androgenic alopecia
Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
research A genomic approach to susceptibility and pathogenesis leads to identifying potential novel therapeutic targets in androgenetic alopecia
Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris in HLA-identical mother and daughter
A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
research Laser-assisted hair transplantation - a status report in the 21st century
Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.
research Current standards in the diagnostics and therapy of hair diseases - hair consultation
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
research Polymorphic CAG repeat numbers in the androgen receptor gene of female pattern hair loss patients
Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.
research Thymic Peptides Differentially Modulate Human Hair Follicle Growth
Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
research Hair Transplantation in Females
Hair transplantation is a viable treatment for some types of female hair loss, with careful donor assessment and attention to psychological factors.
research Shedding light on the FDA’s 510(k) approvals process: low-level laser therapy devices used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
LLLT devices for hair loss need more research to define proper guidelines.
research Chronic telogen effluvium: Potential complication for clinical trials in female androgenetic alopecia?
CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome associated with colon cancer metastatic to liver
A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
research Female sexual dysfunction in androgenetic alopecia: Case-control study
Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.
research Synthetic hair reactions and treatment of complications: Case reports
Synthetic hair implants can cause severe scalp problems and removing them improves conditions; natural hair transplants are safer and more effective.
research The trichotillometry: a technique for hair assessment
Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
research Three percent topical minoxidil therapy for female androgenetic alopecia
Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research A New Multi-Graft Implanter System
The new system makes hair transplants faster and more precise.
research Focal atrichia: A diagnostic clue in female pattern hair loss
Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
research Efficacy and safety of a dietary supplement containing a lipid co-extract from Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in women. Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
research Conventional Suture Material versus Staplers in the Closure of Donor Area in Hair Transplant. Which is Better?
Both sutures and staplers are equally effective for hair transplant donor area closure, but staplers are faster and easier to use.