research Androgens and alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
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research Platelet-rich plasma in androgenic alopecia: Myth or an effective tool
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
research Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
research A case series of 46 patients with lichen planopilaris: Demographics, clinical evaluation, and treatment experience
Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.
research Hair pull test: Evidence-based update and revision of guidelines
The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
research Case series of familial frontal fibrosing alopecia and a review of the literature
Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.
research New Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction: Lower Follicle Transection Rates and Expanded Patient Candidacy
The SAFE System may improve hair transplant results but isn't suitable for everyone.
research New Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction
The SAFE System for hair transplants results in low damage to follicles and could make the procedure suitable for more patients.
research Mechanical and Controlled PRP Injections in Patients Affected by Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP injections effectively promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia (Stage V) Using Topical Minoxidil in a Retinoid Vehicle and Oral Finasteride
Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced hair loss.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
research Dissecting folliculitis (dissecting cellulitis) of the scalp: a 66‐patient case series and proposal of classification
Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
research Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research Androgenetic, Diffuse and Senescent Alopecia in Men: Practical Evaluation and Management
The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
research Immunohistochemical Patterns in the Interfollicular Caucasian Scalps: Influences of Age, Gender, and Alopecia
Age, gender, and hair loss affect scalp characteristics differently in young Caucasian adults.
research Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview
Some breast cancer patients on hormone therapy experience hair loss, and treatments like certain topical inhibitors and supplements may help without harming their cancer prognosis.
research Commentary
A new hair transplant method combines individual and group follicles for better results and efficiency.
research Corrective Hair Restoration Techniques for the Aesthetic Problems of Temperoparietal Flaps
Dr. Dominic A. Brandy developed successful techniques to fix unnatural looks caused by old hair restoration methods, and using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil can help control hair loss in most men.
research Plasma Zinc Levels in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia as Possible Predictors of the Subsequent Conservative Therapy’s Effectiveness
Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
research A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp After Several Synthetic Hair Grafts
A man developed skin cancer on his scalp after multiple artificial hair grafts.
research Hair Loss due to Electromagnetic Radiation from Overuse of Cell Phone
Excessive cell phone use may cause hair loss due to electromagnetic radiation.
research Surgical treatment of secondary cicatricial alopecia of scalp and eyebrow
Surgery for scar-related hair loss on the scalp and eyebrow was successful in 75% of patients.
research Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: A randomized comparative trial
Pumpkin seed oil slightly outperforms minoxidil foam in treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in the United States: What treatments should primary care providers recommend?
Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
research Intractable Diffuse Alopecia Caused by Multifactorial Side-Effects in Treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Connection to Iatrogenic Failure of Estrogen Secretion
The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
research Modified basic and specific (BASP) classification for pattern hair loss
The modified hair loss classification is more detailed but less user-friendly.
research Lipedematous alopecia with mucinosis: report of the first case in Taiwan
Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
research Bilateral morphea en coup de sabre: a rare presentationof linear morphea
A young man developed a rare, bilateral scalp condition after head trauma, causing hair loss but no neurological or eye issues.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Cross-Talk Between Cell Signal Transduction Pathways
Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
research Follicular unit extraction
FUE is a less invasive hair restoration method with potential to become standard, offering benefits like reduced scarring and pain, but requires experience to minimize risks.