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 A Murine Model for Inducing and Manipulating Hair Follicle Regression (Catagen): Effects of Dexamethasone and Cyclosporin A
Dexamethasone speeds up hair loss in mice, while cyclosporin A slows it down.
research Skin biopsy
Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
research Association between Smoking and Hair Loss: Another Opportunity for Health Education against Smoking?
Smoking may contribute to hair loss in men.
research Physiological changes in the skin during pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
research An Open, Randomized, Comparative Study of Oral Finasteride and 5% Topical Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
research Tumour regression predicts higher risk of sentinel node involvement in thin cutaneous melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research The clinical evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
research From neural crest cells to melanocytes: cellular plasticity during development and beyond
Melanocyte development from neural crest cells is complex and influenced by many factors, and better understanding could help treat skin disorders.
research Alopecia areata: a review on diagnosis, immunological etiopathogenesis and treatment options
The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
research The genetics of androgenetic alopecia
Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
research Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1
Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
research Hair and Scalp Manifestations in Secondary Syphilis: Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Trichoscopy
Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
research Use of dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy in therapeutic follow-up: a review
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
research Positive lymphocyte transformation test in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp after short-term use of topical minoxidil solution
Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
research Scalp melanoma: Distinctive high risk clinical and histological features
Scalp melanomas are more dangerous and often missed, needing earlier detection.
research ‘Follicular Swiss cheese’ pattern - another histopathologic clue to alopecia areata
Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool’s Gold
Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
research Steroidogenic Isoenzymes in Human Hair and Their Potential Role in Androgenetic Alopecia
Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
research The therapeutic use of topical contact sensitizers in benign dermatoses
Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.
research Alopecia.
The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
research Effect of Procedural-Related Variables on Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Suspension Transplantation in Nonsegmental Stable Vitiligo: A Clinical and Immunocytochemical Study
Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
research Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris
The critique highlights an error in a review about hair loss treatment, stressing the need for accurate information and caution due to poor evidence quality.
research Micropigmentation as an Adjuvant in Cosmetic Surgery of the Scalp
Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
research The removal of unwanted hair using a ruby laser
Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
research Prevalence and Etiology of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a common scarring hair loss in African descent women, possibly linked to genetics, hair care practices, and health issues like diabetes.
research Spontaneous improvement of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in a postpartum female
A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.
research Diffuse hypertrichosis during treatment with 5% topical minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
research DERMATOLOGIC DISEASES AND PROBLEMS OF WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE
Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
research Study of the efficacy of carboxytherapy in alopecia
Carboxytherapy may help increase hair growth in alopecia patients but requires ongoing treatment.