research Notes from the Editor Emeritus
Scalp tools, tracking progress, targeting scalp inflammation, and avoiding certain hair treatments can improve female hair loss treatment.
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research Topical sunscreens and vitamin D
Hair loss treatments show limited improvement, sunscreen thickness affects vitamin D production, and the effectiveness of IVIg for toxic epidermal necrolysis is uncertain.
research Hair Replacement. Dow B. Stough and Robert S. Haber. St. Louis: Mosby, 1995. 448 pages. Price $189.00.
The book "Hair Replacement" is a detailed guide on all methods of hair replacement, recommended for those interested in the field.
research Injectable platelet rich fibrin therapy for androgenetic alopecia: a series of 15 cases
Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
research Long-term (10-year) efficacy of finasteride in 523 Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride is effective and safe for long-term treatment of hair loss in Japanese men.
research Non-Invasive Techniques for Evaluating Alopecia Areata
Non-invasive methods can effectively diagnose and manage alopecia areata.
research Reply
The authors defended their methods for measuring hair density and caliber, emphasizing the need for consistent photography and manual counting for accuracy in evaluating hair loss treatments.
research A review of ageing and an examination of clinical methods in the assessment of ageing skin. Part 2: Clinical perspectives and clinical methods in the evaluation of ageing skin
The document concludes that various clinical methods are used to assess ageing skin and the effectiveness of anti-ageing products.
research A new practical classification for spatial distribution and morphology of human hair: Ahmad's LGMA classification
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a hair classification system to help improve hair restoration surgery outcomes.
research Can male-pattern baldness be prevented?
Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Response to Ranpariya et al.’s “Direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms may have inherent conflicts of interest.”
Direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms have financial conflicts of interest and lack proper patient care and follow-up.
research First reboxetine trial results reported
Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
research 642 Uncovering the role of UV exposure history and genetics in determining skin sun damage
UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
research Two‐dimensional planimetry for alopecia areata severity evaluation compared with severity of alopecia tool: A pilot study
Measuring bald patch size can help grade hair loss severity, with photograph-based evaluation being more reliable.
research X-rays studies of the structure of hair, wool, and related fibres. II. - The molecular structure and elastic properties of hair keratin
Stretched hair has a similar structure to natural silk, showing hair's elasticity involves reversible changes within its molecules.
research Objective Assessment of Treatment Response in Hirsutism
The treatment slowed hair growth but didn't always match the improvements seen by doctors or patients.
research 48799 Defining Perceptual Thresholds for Hair Density Changes: A Study of Dermatologist Perceptions
Dermatologists can detect smaller hair density changes than previously thought.
research A woman with headaches and blurred vision
The woman was diagnosed with Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease and successfully treated with medication, restoring her vision and stopping headaches.
research The Ziering Whorl Classification of Scalp Hair
The conclusion is that creating natural-looking hair restoration requires replicating natural scalp whorl patterns and inserting grafts at specific angles.
research 3D analysis of facial morphology in Dutch children with cancer
Children with cancer had slightly more unusual facial shapes than healthy kids, but not enough to easily tell them apart.
research The Ziering Whorl Classification of Scalp Hair
Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.
research Clarification
Dr. Yarborough denied endorsing Derma Genesis and was mistakenly represented due to his office manager's error; also, over 30% of tested skin products were contaminated with bacteria.
research Losing Hair, Losing Points?: The Effects of Male Pattern Baldness on Social Impression Formation1
Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
research Evaluation of polyamide synthetic hair. A long-term clinical study.
The study found that using polyamide synthetic hair for implants is generally safe and gives good results with proper medical follow-up.
research Two Cases of Androgenetic Alopecia Patients Treated with Traditional Oriental Hair Care Products and Yukmijihwang-huan
Traditional oriental hair care products and Yukmijihwang-huan improved hair loss symptoms in two older men.
research A Case Study of Stress-Induced Alopecia Areata Treated with Hominis Placenta Pharmacopunture
Hominis Placenta Pharmacopunture helped regrow hair in a patient with stress-induced hair loss.
research Successful Treatment of Alopecia Totalis with Topical Calcipotriol: Serial Case Report and Review of the Literature
Topical calcipotriol successfully treated hair loss in three patients with Alopecia Totalis.
research The ProScope HR: A promising diagnostic tool
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
research Perceived Functional Impact of Abnormal Facial Appearance; Marlene Rankin, Ph.D., and Gregory L. Borah, M.D.
People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
research Physician-Drug Company Complex
Pharmaceutical ads for Rogaine and Accutane may be misleading and not financially sensible.