research Allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp: a review of an underdiagnosed entity
Scalp allergic reactions are often missed, needing specific tests and avoiding certain hair products for proper treatment.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Case of Linear Alopecia of the Scalp
Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
research Minoxidil Sulfation in the Hair Follicle
Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating enzymes in hair follicles.
research Congenital atrichia associated with situs inversus and mesocardia
A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
research A Review of Herbal Medications for the Treatment of Alopecia
Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
research Plants used in cosmetics
Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
research The Dermal Papilla: An Instructive Niche for Epithelial Stem and Progenitor Cells in Development and Regeneration of the Hair Follicle
The dermal papilla is crucial for hair growth and health, and understanding it could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Generation of folliculogenic human epithelial stem cells from induced pluripotent stem cells
Scientists created stem cells that can grow hair and skin.
research Stem cells from human hair follicles: first mechanical isolation for immediate autologous clinical use in androgenetic alopecia and hair loss
Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Monilethrix Hairs and Congenital Scalp Erosions
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
research Mechanical forces in skin disorders
Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
research Dermoscopic findings in scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis; Two new signs; Signet ring vessel and hidden hair
Two new signs, 'signet ring vessels' and 'hidden hairs,' help tell apart scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
research The hair cycle and its regulation
Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
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 Alopecia areata: A review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Stress-Induced Premature Senescence by Cumulative Ultraviolet Light Exposure
Chronic exposure to sunlight may worsen male pattern baldness and protecting the scalp from the sun could slow it down.
research Successful hair transplant outcome in cicatricial lichen planus of the scalp by combining scalp and beard hair along with platelet rich plasma
Hair transplant combining scalp and beard hair with PRP was successful for scarring alopecia.
research Two Cases of Linear Alopecia on the Occipital Scalp
Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.
research Plucked human hair as a tissue in which to assess pharmacodynamic end points during drug development studies
Plucked human hair can be used to study drug effects on certain cell markers.
research Investigation of aging effects in human hair using atomic force microscopy
Aging makes hair thinner and rougher, with less clear edges.
research Distinctive histopathologic findings in linear morphea (en coup de sabre) alopecia
The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
research Pigmented Casts
Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
research An ultrastructural study on corkscrew hairs and cigarette‐ash‐shaped hairs observed by dermoscopy of tinea capitis
Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors - a new hope in dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: challenges and solutions
Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
research Trichoscopy - a useful tool in the preliminary differential diagnosis of autoimmune bullous diseases
Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.
research Histopathologic diagnosis of multifactorial alopecia
Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
research Dermatoscopic findings of syphilitic alopecia
Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.