research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
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research Dutasteride improves male pattern hair loss in a randomized study in identical twins
Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
research Global photographic assessment of men aged 18 to 60 years with male pattern hair loss receiving finasteride 1 mg or placebo
Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research A Nonrandomized study of trichoscopy patterns using nonpolarized (contact) and polarized (noncontact) dermatoscopy in hair and shaft disorders
Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.
research Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research Occipital involvement in female pattern hair loss: histopathological evidences
Occipital scalp affects female hair loss; terminal/vellus ratio helps diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
research Validation and clinical relevance of a novel scalp coverage scoring method
The new scalp coverage scoring method accurately measures hair loss and growth in men.
research Videodermoscopy Scalp Psoriasis Severity Index (VSCAPSI): A useful tool for evaluation of scalp psoriasis
The VSCAPSI is a helpful method for evaluating the severity of scalp psoriasis.
research Is Trichoscopy a reliable tool to diagnose early female pattern hair loss?
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses early female hair loss, but may need scalp biopsy for confirmation.
research Infundibular protein and RNA microarray analyses from affected and clinically non-affected scalp in male androgenetic alopecia patients
Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
research The Pattern of Hair Dyeing in Koreans with Gray Hair
Korean women dye their gray hair more than men, and it doesn't cause scalp diseases.
research Effect of ultraviolet light on topical minoxidil-induced hair growth in advanced male pattern baldness
UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
research Male pattern hair loss: prevention rather than regrowth
Preventing hair loss is more effective than regrowth; oral finasteride is a realistic option.
research Large-Scale Beard Extraction Enhances the Cosmetic Results of Scalp Hair Restoration in Advanced Androgenetic Alopecia in East Asian Men: A Retrospective Study
Beard hair extraction improves scalp hair restoration results in East Asian men with severe hair loss.
research New pattern hair loss in young Turkish women; What's wrong in their daily life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
research Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions.
Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
research Effect of Behavioral Factors on Severity of Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis
Avoid alcohol, ponytails, and oily scalp, and get good sleep to prevent severe hair loss.
research Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Focal atrichia: A diagnostic clue in female pattern hair loss
Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
research A Phase III, Multicenter, Parallel-Design Clinical Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of 5% Minoxidil Foam Versus Vehicle in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss.
5% minoxidil foam is effective and safe for hair regrowth in women with hair loss.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the hair and scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
research Trichoscopic Features, Clinical Correlates, and Risk Prediction in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Female pattern hair loss is linked to genetics, family history, and lifestyle factors.
research Scalp acupoint catgut embedding combined with topical 5% minoxidil tincture to improve male androgenetic alopecia: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Combining scalp acupoint catgut embedding with 5% minoxidil may help treat male pattern baldness.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Spironolactone versus Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Comparative, Clinical, and Trichoscopic Study
Topical spironolactone and minoxidil both effectively treat female hair loss, but spironolactone has fewer side effects.
research Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of female pattern hair loss
Botulinum toxin A has limited effectiveness for 3 months in treating female pattern hair loss and may reduce scalp oiliness.
research The boosting effect of minoxidil 0.1% when combined with dutasteride 0.01% and microneedling in the treatment of female pattern hair loss
Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
research A Cross-sectional Observational Study to Correlate the Trichoscopic Findings of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Disease Severity and Underlying Histopathological Changes
Trichoscopic features help diagnose and assess female pattern hair loss severity, with inflammation playing a key role.
research Efficacy of Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum in the Treatment of Female Pattern Alopecia in Patients With PCOS: An Open-Label, Non-randomized, Prospective Study
Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum effectively treats hair loss in women with PCOS.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Oral Spironolactone in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Oral spironolactone may be effective for female pattern hair loss with a low rate of side effects.
research Safety and efficacy of actinic keratoses reduction with a 3 day application of ingenol disoxate field treatment to the face, chest and balding scalp
The treatment increased hair follicle counts and is potentially effective for male hair loss without serious side effects.