research Hirsutism and virilisation.
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
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research A rare complication from prostaglandin analogue therapy
Prostaglandin eye drops for glaucoma can rarely cause too much cheek hair growth.
research Efficacy and safety of diode laser for facial hair reduction in hirsutism—a clinico-trichoscopic evaluation
Diode laser treatment is safe and effective for reducing unwanted facial hair in hirsutism.
research Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth
Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
research Common Baldness in Women
The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
research Platelet Rich Plasma Hybridized Adipose Transplant (PHAT) for the Treatment of Hair Loss: A Case Series
PHAT may improve hair growth better than PRP alone.
research Antimicrobial Properties of Wild Oregano Extracts: A Compilation and Review of Current Research
Nutricosmetics with active ingredients can help with hair loss and improve hair growth.
research Fortnightly review: Male pattern androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
research The effectiveness of treatments for androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
research Low-level laser therapy and narrative review of other treatment modalities in androgenetic alopecia
LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research Evaluation of dry eye and Meibomian gland dysfunction in female androgenetic alopecia patients
Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
research Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Hair Biology and Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
research Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost
Using the eye pressure medication latanoprost can cause excessive hair growth and darker eyelashes on the treated eye.
research Hair loss and herbs for treatment
Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review
Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
research Atherogenic index of plasma in non-obese women with androgenetic alopecia
Non-obese women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk.
research Effect of petroleum ether and ethanol fractions of seeds of Abrus precatorius on androgenic alopecia
The seeds of Abrus precatorius, when processed, can prevent hair loss more effectively than common treatments.
research Understanding Causes of Hair Loss in Women
The conclusion is that hair loss in women is caused by a mix of hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, and treatments should target these various causes.
research Metabolic Syndrome in Androgenetic Alopecia in a Tertiary Care Centre in Goa: A Case Control Study During COVID-19 Pandemic
Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXFOLIATING DERMOCOSMETIC FORMULATION WITH BABASSU FIBERS TO HELP ON THE TREATMENT OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
The babassu fiber exfoliating product for hair loss should be stored in a cool place to stay effective.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture
Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
research Treatment of female pattern hair loss with oral antiandrogens
Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
research How real is senescent alopecia? A histopathologic approach
Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.
research Successful treatment of female-pattern hair loss with spironolactone in a 9-year-old girl
Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.
research Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement
Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.