July 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has a serious infection rate of about two per 100 patient-years.
Hair transplantation can effectively restore hair in stabilized hair loss cases.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Bernard Cohen created a new system to classify hair loss using numbers and a detailed scalp map.
March 2008 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Smoking 20+ cigarettes daily increases the risk of severe hair loss in men.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in men, often linked to genetics and hormones.
March 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Caffeine may help hair grow and manage hair loss.
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2004 hair research meeting presented new findings on hair cell differentiation, genetic factors in hair loss, hair pigmentation, and potential targeted therapies.
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement in some men.
March 2004 in “大韓韓醫學會誌 = Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine” The hair essence product promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.
October 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a detailed guide on hair diseases and diagnosis, useful for skin disease experts.
January 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase play a role in hair loss and prostate health, and finasteride can increase hair growth in men without affecting sperm production, but it doesn't work for postmenopausal women with hair loss.
August 2001 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
Finasteride can help regrow hair in male pattern baldness.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgenetic alopecia significantly reduces quality of life in men.
January 2000 in “대한피부과학회지” Hair loss was most commonly due to alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, and telogen effluvium, with a higher number of cases in the 1990s and equal occurrence in men and women.
May 1999 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.
November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man's skin cancer improved and some of his hair grew back after treatment with a special light therapy and a medication.
January 1997 in “대한피부과학회지” Bundle hair grafting is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss, with excellent cosmetic results.
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May 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller hair grafts in transplants offer better cosmetic results and more styling options, but challenges like thinning and limited coverage remain.
July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” The book provides a thorough guide on hair and scalp diseases, covering causes, types, and evaluation methods.
January 1994 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgen receptor expression is similar in affected and unaffected scalp areas in androgenetic alopecia.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
November 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause lasting erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression in some patients.
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” PCOS can cause excess hair growth, oily skin, hair loss, acne, and dark skin patches.
April 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Hyperandrogenism in women affects skin and quality of life, but treatment is complex due to lack of guidelines.
January 2021 in “Case Reports” A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
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August 2013 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Early hair loss may increase the risk of prostate cancer, especially in African American men and those with frontal baldness.
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October 2000 in “Pediatrics in Review” The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.