research 5α-Reductase activity in the human hair follicle concentrates in the dermal papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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research Inhibition of Hair Growth by Testosterone in the Presence of Dermal Papilla Cells from the Frontal Bald Scalp of the Postpubertal Stumptailed Macaque1
Testosterone can slow down hair growth when combined with certain cells from bald scalps, and this effect can be blocked by an androgen receptor blocker.
research Use of the TrichoScan to Assess Female Pattern Hair Loss
TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Topical Minoxidil Used Before and After Hair Transplantation
Using topical minoxidil before and after hair transplant surgery can reduce shedding and improve hair regrowth.
research Dermal fibrosis in male pattern hair loss: a suggestive implication of mast cells
Mast cells might contribute to hair loss by causing skin thickening.
research Reconstruction of the Scalp, Calvarium, and Frontal Sinus
The document concludes that careful surgical methods and choosing the right materials are key for successful scalp, skull, and frontal sinus reconstruction.
research Direct hair transplantation: A modified follicular unit extraction technique
The modified Direct Hair Transplantation method is effective for treating baldness with better graft survival and less damage than standard techniques.
research Scalp roller therapy in resistant alopecia areata
Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
research Complications in Hair Restoration
Hair transplant complications can be avoided with proper training and understanding.
research Standardized Technique of Transplanting Micrografts in Hair Restoration Surgery
The technique of transplanting micrografts in hair restoration surgery is fast, practical, and efficient, minimizing damage to follicles and grafts.
research Single-center analysis of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia: evidence for hypothyroidism and a good quality of life
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to hypothyroidism but doesn't affect quality of life.
research Expression of the L-Fucose Moiety on Infrainfundibular Follicular Keratinocytes of Terminal Follicles, Its Decreased Expression on Vellus and Indeterminate Follicles of Androgenetic Alopecia, and Re-Expression in Drug-Induced Hair Regrowth
Sugar molecule helps hair growth, less in balding, returns with treatment.
research Hair transplantation for men
Hair transplantation for men has improved, offering natural, lasting results, and may be enhanced by certain medications and future technologies.
research Total Excision Techniques in Donor Area Harvesting for Hair Transplanting
The Total Excision Techniques improve hair transplant results by increasing grafts by at least 50% and reducing scarring.
research Characteristics of nonbalding scalp zones of androgenetic alopecia in East Asians
Hair density and thickness decrease in all scalp areas for East Asians with AGA.
research Follicular Map: A Novel Approach to Quantitative Trichoscopy
The new Follicular Map method could help assess hair treatment effectiveness but has some limitations.
research The Punctiform Technique in Hair Transplantation
Carlos Oscar Uebel developed a hair transplant method that looks natural, has low risk, and shows full growth in 6-12 months.
research Alopecia Areata
Understanding the immune-related causes of Alopecia Areata has led to potential treatments like JAK inhibitors.
research Commentary on: Use of Nape and Peri-Auricular Hair by Follicular Unit Extraction to Create Soft Hairlines and Temples: My Experience with 128 Patients: Figure 1.
Dr. Umar successfully used softer hair from the nape and around the ear for natural-looking hairlines in 128 patients, with some concerns about hair loss over time.
research Rare Presentation of Concomitant Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo in a Teenager
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
research The unit area trichogram in the assessment of androgen-dependent alopecia
The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
research Contrast enhanced phototrichogram pinpoints scalp hair changes in androgen sensitive areas of male androgenetic alopecia
CE-PTG detects early hair follicle issues in balding areas, helping measure male hair loss.
research Use of Topical Minoxidil, 17α-Estradiol and Hydrocortisone Butyrate in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.
research Preservation of melanoblasts of white hair follicles of segmental vitiligo lesions: A preliminary study
White hair follicles in vitiligo have fewer and less functional melanocytes.
research Hair restoration surgery: pre-surgical considerations and pitfalls
Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
research The Distribution of Follicular Units in the Chinese Scalp: Implications for Reconstruction of Natural-Appearing Hairlines in Orientals
Chinese patients have fewer hair follicles than Caucasians, and transplanting hair at 40% of normal density works for natural-looking hairlines.
research Recovery of Transplanted Eyebrow From Radiation-Induced Anagen Effluvium
Eyebrow hair transplants can regrow after high-dose radiation therapy.
research The Distribution of Follicular Units in the Chinese Scalp
Chinese scalps have fewer hair clusters than Caucasians, and transplanting 30 clusters per square centimeter creates a natural-looking hairline for bald Chinese individuals.
research Androgen‐inducible TGF‐β1 from balding dermal papilla cells inhibits epithelial cell growth: a clue to understanding paradoxical effects of androgen on human hair growth
Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.