research Biology of Hair Growth
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
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research Dermatologic care of the transgender patient
Hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender individuals affect their skin and hair, requiring specific dermatologic treatments and respectful care.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Novel agents for the treatment of alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
research The stumptailed macaque as a model for androgenetic alopecia: Effects of topical minoxidil analyzed by use of the folliculogram
The study used monkeys to test a hair loss treatment called minoxidil, which showed positive results.
research Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Populations
Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Predictors and Management of Inadequate Response to JAK Inhibitors in Alopecia Areata
Switching JAK inhibitors or using dupilumab may help some alopecia areata patients who don't respond well to initial treatments.
research Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Response to Treatment of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.
research Novel Systematics of Nomenclature and Classification of Female Functional Androgenization (Including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia)
A new system helps better diagnose and treat female androgenization conditions like PCOS.
research Female pattern hair loss in men: A distinct clinical variant of androgenetic alopecia
Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.
research Mechanism of androgenic alopecia: Addressing speculations through empirical evidences
Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
research Ethosome as a potential transdermal drug delivery system
Ethosomes are a promising way to deliver drugs through the skin.
research Case Report: Successful Use of Minoxidil to Promote Facial Hair Growth in an Adolescent Transgender Male
Minoxidil can help transgender males grow facial hair before starting testosterone therapy.
research A population-based study on the common androgenic symptoms in PCOS and its management
Recognizing and managing hirsutism, alopecia, and acne is crucial for improving wellbeing in women with PCOS.
research Caffeine and Its Role in Regulation the Androgenetic Alopecia.
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
research In That Issue: Proceedings From the Third Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies
The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
research Limitations of human occipital scalp hair follicle organ culture for studying the effects of minoxidil as a hair growth enhancer
Scalp hair follicle culture has limits for testing minoxidil's hair growth effects.
research Gene expression profile of human follicle dermal papilla cells in response to Camellia japonica phytoplacenta extract
Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
research Fucoidan treatment reverses hair loss and inhibits inflammatory responses in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia
Fucoidan may help regrow hair and reduce inflammation in hair loss.
research 9 Role of 5α-reductase in health and disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Cross-section Trichometry: A Clinical Tool for Assessing the Progression and Treatment Response of Alopecia
The HairCheck® device is effective for measuring hair loss and growth in people with alopecia.
research Hyperandrogenism and menstrual imbalance are the best predictors of metformin response in PCOS patients
High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.
research Characterization of follicular minoxidil sulfotransferase activity in a cohort of pattern hair loss patients from the Indian Subcontinent
About 41% of Indian hair loss patients have low enzyme activity that affects hair loss treatment effectiveness, with men affected more than women. Testing for this can guide treatment.
research Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
research USING HAIR GROWTH ACTIVITY, PHYSICAL STABILITY, AND SAFETY TESTS TO STUDY HAIR TONICS CONTAINING ETHANOL EXTRACT OF LICORICE (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA LINN.)
Licorice extract hair tonics are effective and safe for hair growth, except for mild eye irritation at the lowest concentration.
research Alopecia Areata and Dexamethasone Mini-Pulse Therapy, A Prospective Cohort: Real World Evidence and Factors Related to Successful Response
Dexamethasone mini-pulse therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less effective for those with early onset or hypothyroidism.
research Depression, higher level of tension induction, and impaired coping strategies in response to stress in women with PCOS correlate with clinical and laboratory indices of hyperandrogenism and not with central obesity and insulin resistance
Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.
research Update on the pathogenesis, genetics and medical treatment of patterned hair loss.
New genetic insights have improved understanding of hair loss, leading to a new test and treatments, but more research is needed on the test and laser comb effectiveness.
research Phototherapy for alopecia areata
Phototherapy can help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.