research Androgen Action in the Ovary
Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.
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research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Temporal triangular alopecia and a review of 52 past cases
Most cases of Temporal Triangular Alopecia are found in early childhood and may be related to genetic conditions.
research Genetically-manipulated adult stem cells as therapeutic agents and gene delivery vehicle for wound repair and regeneration
Genetically-altered adult stem cells can help in wound healing and are becoming crucial in regenerative medicine and drug design.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia – an approach to diagnosis and management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
research Melanocyte and gonad activity as potential severity modifying factors in C3H/HeJ mouse alopecia areata
Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.
research Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome associated with androgen insensitivity syndrome (testicular feminization)
A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.
research Cause of Androgenic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.
research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Alopecia - the search for novel agents continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Linear and Annular Lupus Panniculitis of the Scalp: Case Report with Emphasis on Trichoscopic Findings and Review of the Literature
LALPS causes non-scarring hair loss along the Blaschko line, with unique trichoscopic findings.
research Functionally distinct melanocyte populations revealed by reconstitution of hair follicles in mice
Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
research Histology of the Human Hair Follicle
Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
research Analysis of Lipids in the Medulla of Japanese Hair and Their Function
Lipids in Japanese hair help maintain glossiness and structure.
research Biology of the skin and dermatological disease
Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
research Moth-eaten essential syphilitic alopecia
A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
research Topical tofacitinib in treatment of alopecia areata
Topical tofacitinib shows promise as a future treatment for alopecia areata.
research Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Acute dermal and ocular irritation testing of rice bran supercritical CO2 extract (RB-SCE) and 0.5% RB-SCE essence product
Rice bran extract caused moderate skin irritation but no eye irritation, while a diluted essence was not irritating to skin and only slightly to guinea pigs.
research Non-invasive monitoring of low molecular weight biomarkers relevant to skin inflammation and cancer
Non-invasive methods can effectively monitor skin inflammation and cancer biomarkers.
research Striae distensae over scalp: a trichoscopic revelation
Trichoscopy can detect early signs of steroid overuse on the scalp, suggesting a need for non-steroidal treatments.
research Genetic analysis does not confirm non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in more than a third of the women followed with this diagnosis
Over a third of women thought to have non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia didn't have it confirmed by genetic tests.
research Unusual Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the hair and scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
research Fascia Layer—A Novel Target for the Application of Biomaterials in Skin Wound Healing
The fascial layer is a promising new target for wound healing treatments using biomaterials.
research Tinea capitis occurring in adults – a report of two cases with atypical presentation
Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
research 7696 Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Presenting As Non-classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
research 7696 Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Presenting as Non-classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
research TRICHOSCOPY AS A DIAGNOSTIC METHOD IN NON-SCARRING ALOPECIA
Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
research Non-Albicans Yeast Scalp Infection in a 6-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report of Candida Parapsilosis and Antifungal Susceptibility Testing
Ketoconazole effectively treated a scalp infection in a 6-year-old boy, leading to full recovery.