research Hirsutism and baldness
Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
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research Association between Androgenic Hair Patterns and Prostate Cancer Risk in South Indian Men: A Case-control Study from the Cauvery Delta.
No link was found between hair patterns and prostate cancer risk in South Indian men.
research Possible Association of Female-Pattern Hair Loss with Alteration in Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels
Low vitamin D levels are linked to higher rates of hair loss in women.
research The Association of Depression, Loneliness, and Internet Addiction Levels in Male Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Students With Androgenetic Alopecia Male Pattern Baldness in a Medical College in Kolar, India
Male pattern baldness in medical students is linked to higher depression, loneliness, and internet addiction.
research Alopecia areata and pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) on social media – Current public interest trends and cross‐sectional analysis of YouTube and TikTok contents
Alopecia areata gained more interest on social media than pattern hair loss, with TikTok showing more personal stories and YouTube offering higher quality educational content.
research Intermediate Hair Follicles from Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss Are Associated with Nutrient Insufficiency and a Quiescent Metabolic Phenotype
Nutritional supplements may help improve hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
research Trichoscopic findings in androgenetic alopecia and their clinical correlation
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss, showing different signs at various stages of hair thinning.
research 174 Changes in urine androgen and PG levels during finasteride treatment
Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Case Control Study
Hair loss linked to prostate enlargement; stress and family history important factors.
research Psychological Impact, Self-perception and the Contributing Factors in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
research Managing female pattern hair loss: What works?
research Hair miniaturization in female pattern hair loss evaluation before hair transplant
research Medications and hair transplantation
Minoxidil and finasteride combined can effectively treat hair loss.
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 Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Their Secretory Factors for Skin Aging and Hair Loss
Fat-derived stem cells may help treat skin aging and hair loss.
research Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Their Secretory Factors for Skin Aging and Hair Loss
Fat-derived stem cells and their secretions show promise for treating skin aging and hair loss.
research Analyzing the laser-light reflection from human hair fibers Part1: Light components underlying the goniophotometric curves and fiber cuticle angles
Hair color affects light reflection, with black hair having higher cuticle angles and lighter hair showing less specular reflection.
research Propecia: The Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
research Histopathology of alopecia: a clinicopathological approach to diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
research The reliability of horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies in the diagnosis of chronic diffuse telogen hair loss in women
Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Androgen excess: Investigations and management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
research Topical cyclosporine in male pattern alopecia
Topical cyclosporine led to significant hair growth in some men with male pattern baldness.
research What can the hair tell us about COVID‐19?
Grey hair and baldness may be linked to COVID-19 severity, but more analysis is needed; post-infectious hair loss is related to the severity of the disease and usually recovers within 3-6 months.
research Sunscreen and facial skincare products in frontal fibrosing alopecia: a case–control study
Regular use of sunscreen may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
research Dengue-associated telogen effluvium: A report of 14 patients
Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
research Female-patterned alopecia in teenage brothers with unusual histologic features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
research Androgenetic alopecia is associated with increased scalp hardness
Balding men have harder scalps.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.