research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview
AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
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research Follicular Stem Cells in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is not caused by damage to follicular stem cells.
research Advancing Hair Regrowth Assessment: Development and Standardization of Methods for Evaluating New Hair Growth, Hair Keratin Levels, and Scalp Health in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
New methods reliably assess hair regrowth and scalp health in hair loss patients.
research Prolactin as a candidate sebotrop(h)ic hormone?
Prolactin may influence skin glands and could be a target for treating acne and skin aging.
research Large-Scale Plasma Proteomics and Genetic Integration Uncover Novel Biological Pathways in Male Pattern Baldness
New biological pathways and potential treatment targets for male pattern baldness were identified.
research Facial hair enhancement with minoxidil—an off-label use
Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
research Proteins in Scalp Hair of Preschool Children
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
research Recent Advances in the Role of Fibroblast Growth Factors in Hair Follicle Growth
Fibroblast growth factors could be a better, safer treatment for hair loss than current options.
research Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis
Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
research A controlled study of the effects of RU58841, a non-steroidal antiandrogen, on human hair production by balding scalp grafts maintained on testosterone-conditioned nude mice
RU58841 significantly increases hair growth rate and initiates more hair cycles, but doesn't affect hair thickness, suggesting it could be a new treatment for baldness.
research Hair Follicles: Strategic Targets for Promoting Hair Growth
Targeting hair follicles can effectively promote hair growth and treat hair disorders.
research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
research Androgenetic alopecia: combing the hair follicle signaling pathways for new therapeutic targets and more effective treatment options
New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
research Potential targets in the discovery of new hair growth promoters for androgenic alopecia
The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
research Balding hair follicle dermal papilla cells contain higher levels of androgen receptors than those from non-balding scalp
Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Oxidative stress management in the hair follicle: Could targeting NRF2 counter age‐related hair disorders and beyond?
Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
research Identification of a new plant extract for androgenic alopecia treatment using a non-radioactive human hair dermal papilla cell-based assay
A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
research Hair evaluation methods: Merits and demerits
Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
research Efficacy of minoxidil in patients of patterned hair loss: A prospective study at a tertiary care hospital of Central India
Minoxidil effectively treats patterned hair loss in both males and females.
research Automated digital image analysis (TrichoScan®) for human hair growth analysis: Ease versus errors
TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
research Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Feature Extraction and Computation Using Grid Line Selection and Eigenvalue
Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
research Hair and Scalp Changes in Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
research Low-level light therapy and hair loss
Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
research Evaluation of hair loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Drug discovery for alopecia: gone today, hair tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research Androgens and human hair growth
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
research Dermoscopy of Hair and Scalp Disorders (Trichoscopy) in Skin of Color—A Systematic Review by the International Dermoscopy Society “Imaging in Skin of Color” Task Force
More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
research Body Hair Transplant by Follicular Unit Extraction: My Experience With 122 Patients
Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
research Pattern Hair Loss in Men
Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.