research Sex hormone-binding globulin and saliva testosterone levels in men with androgenetic alopecia
Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.
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research Hair loss during lithium treatment
Lithium treatment can cause increased hair shedding and hair loss in patients.
research Structural features and sites of expression of a new murine 65 kD and 48 kD hair-related keratin pair, associated with a special type of parakeratotic epithelial differentiation
A new pair of mouse keratins, 65 kD and 48 kD, are found in specific skin areas and are linked to a unique skin differentiation type.
research The effect of the antiandrogen IIα-hydroxyprogesterone on sebum production and cholesterol concentration of sebum
The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.
research Measurement of hair growth
Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
research Effect of cyproterone acetate on rate of hair growth in hirsute females
Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.
research Dissecting Microscope Versus Magnifying Loupes with Transilluntination in the Preparation of Follicular Unit Grafts
Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
research Alterations in scalp blood flow after the epicutaneous application of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% hexyl nicotinate in alopecia
Minoxidil didn't increase scalp blood flow for hair growth, but hexyl nicotinate did.
research Clinical markers of androgenicity in acne vulgaris
Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.
research Monilethrix treated with the oral retinoid Ro 10-9359 (Tigason)
Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
research Use of Ultra-High Frequency Electrosurgery (Radiosurgery) for Cosmetic Surgical Procedures
Radiosurgery in cosmetic surgery leads to quick healing and better-looking scars.
research Pityriasis amiantacea: a clinical and histopathological investigation
Pityriasis amiantacea is likely linked to eczema-related skin changes.
research Power Boosting the Grafts in Hair Transplantation Surgery*
A new storage solution may increase hair transplant graft survival.
research Sheep vibrissa dermal papillae induce hair follicle formation in heterotypic skin equivalents
Sheep dermal papillae can help form hair follicles in skin models.
research ENDOXAN ALOPECIA
Endoxan often causes hair loss, which usually starts in the third week of treatment.
research Generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research Reduced serum vitamin B12 levels during oral cyproterone-acetate and ethinyl-oestradiol therapy in women with diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia
Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
research Ultrastructural abnormalities in the dermal papillae of both lesional and clinically normal follicles from alopecia areata scalps
Alopecia areata affects hair follicle structure, even in non-balding areas.
research Unruly hair
The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
research Micro-determination of cyclic AMP levels in human epidermis, dermis and hair follicles
A new method accurately measures cyclic AMP levels in small skin and hair samples.
research Localized trichorrhexis nodosa
Localized trichorrhexis nodosa is a hair condition where hair becomes fragile and breaks easily due to damage.
research Fungal kerion-total scalp involvement due to Microsporum canis infection
Griseofulvin is the best treatment for severe scalp infection caused by Microsporum canis.
research Follicular mucinosis in association with Sezary syndrome
A patient with Sézary syndrome showed improvement after treatment and the study suggested follicular mucinosis might indicate future lymphoma risk.
research Follicular ichthyosis
The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
research (5) Topical cyclosporin A in alopecia totalis: failure of therapeutic effect due to lack of penetration
Topical cyclosporin A doesn't work for alopecia totalis because it doesn't penetrate the skin well.
research Topically active vitamin D3 analogue, 1α,24-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol, has an anti-proliferative effect on the epidermis of guinea pig skin
A vitamin D3 compound can reduce skin cell growth.
research The stimulation of hair growth in the flank organs of female hamsters by subcutaneous testosterone propionate and its inhibition by topical cyproterone acetate: dose-response studies
Testosterone increases hamster hair growth; cyproterone acetate reduces it.
research (16) The Graham-Little syndrome Follicular keratosis with cicatricial alopecia
Graham-Little syndrome causes scarring hair loss and skin bumps.
research Is the metabolism of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone required for androgen action in the skin?
Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.
research Dapsone versus topical immunotherapy in alopecia areata
Topical immunotherapy is more effective than dapsone for treating severe alopecia areata.