research Nomenclature Proposal for the Zones and Landmarks of the Balding Scalp
Michael L. Beehner proposed a standardized naming system for balding scalp areas to help hair restoration surgery.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research Transforming 300 billion points of data into diagnostics, therapeutics and new insights into disease
Large data can lead to new medical discoveries and personalized medicine.
research Keratins as an Inflammation Trigger Point in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Mutant keratins cause inflammation in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, suggesting targeting them could help treat the disorder.
research Going Beyond Hair: Seven Simple Actions We Can Take to Help Prevent Major Illness in Our Hair Transplant Patients
Hair transplant surgeons should also focus on their patients' overall health, including regular check-ups and screening for common health issues.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: a family study of seven male cases and six female carriers.
The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.
research Erythroderma: clinical and etiological study of 88 cases seen in a tertiary hospital over 25 years
Pre-existing skin conditions and drug reactions are the main causes of exfoliative erythroderma.
research Ultrastructure of the contrasting types of keratinization seen in the tail epidermis of the laboratory mouseMus musculus
Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
research The Pharmacologic Treatment of Muscle Pain
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.
research Prevalence of alopecia areata in Japan: Estimates from a nationally representative sample
Alopecia areata affects 1.45% of people in Japan, impacting mood and self-esteem, with many not seeking treatment.
research Sodium selenate as a disease-modifying treatment for mild–moderate Alzheimer’s disease: an open-label extension study
Sodium selenate was found to be safe and possibly slows Alzheimer's progression, but more research is needed.
research Differential Expression of Fibromodulin, a Transforming Growth Factor-β Modulator, in Fetal Skin Development and Scarless Repair
Fibromodulin might help reduce scarring if increased in adult wounds like in fetal skin that heals without scars.
research Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss in patches, often starting before age 20, and while some cases recover on their own, treatments include topical corticosteroids, minoxidil, and promising new methods like IL-31 antibodies and 308-nm Excimer laser therapy.
research Dermatoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and track treatment for hair loss in men and women.
research GEOGRAPHICAL DIFFERENCES IN DEMOGRAPHICS AND FERTILITY HISTORIES OF MEN PRESENTING FOR INFERTILITY EVALUATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA: RESULTS FROM THE ANDROLOGY RESEARCH CONSORTIUM
American men seeking infertility evaluation are generally older, more obese, have longer infertility duration, and different lifestyle habits compared to Canadian men.
research Two Different Mutations in the Same Codon of a Type II Hair Keratin (hHb6) in Patients with Monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Comparative effects of finasteride and minoxidil on the male reproductive organs: A systematic review of in vitro and in vivo evidence
Finasteride is more harmful to male reproductive health than minoxidil.
research Shorn Scalps and Perceptions of Male Dominance
Men with shaved heads are seen as more dominant but older and less attractive.
research Androgenetic alopecia: Does its presence change our perceptions?
Hair loss seen as natural; short haircuts help cope.
research Finasteride and male fertility
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
research Common genetic hair shaft abnormalities may be visualized by light and electron microscope
Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
research British Hair and Nail Society
Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
research Keratin formation in the hair follicle
Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
research Women's midlife health Reframing menopause
The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
research Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness. A Review
The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
research Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
research Sparse haplotype-based fine-scale local ancestry inference at scale reveals recent selection on immune responses
Recent selection on immune response genes was identified across seven ethnicities.
research Modeling of chronic radiation-induced cystitis in mice
Researchers developed a mouse model that successfully mimics the bladder damage seen in humans after radiation therapy.
research Correlation of monosynaptic field potentials evoked by single action potentials in single primary afferent axons and their bouton distributions in the dorsal horn
The study found that nerve signals are stronger when there are more connection points, but not necessarily denser, along the nerve's path in the spine.
research Hair Regeneration under Stress
Mice can regrow hair on wounds due to specific cell interactions and mechanical forces not seen in rats.
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient With Crohn Disease: An Uncommon Manifestation of Tumor Necrosis Factor α Inhibitors
A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss due to her increased medication, a rare side effect seen in some children.