research Referee report. For: Pathogenesis of Androgenetic alopecia [v1; indexed, http://f1000r.es/5ar]
Androgenetic alopecia may be irreversible due to the detachment of a muscle from hair follicles.
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research Co-editors’ Messages
Inflammation linked to the immune response may play a role in causing various types of hair loss.
research Efficacy of autologous stromal vascular fraction injection in the treatment of androgenic alopecia
SVF injections improve hair growth and reduce hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.
research Concentrated growth factor therapy as cosmetic treatment in discoid lupus erythematosus
CGF therapy may help hair regrowth and improve scars in DLE patients.
research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
research The stumptailed macaque as a model for baldness: effects of minoxidil
Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth in early baldness stages and prevents baldness in non-bald scalps.
research Does an apple a day keep away diseases? Evidence and mechanism of action
Eating apples can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other conditions because they have healthy plant chemicals.
research Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Merkel cells stabilize nerve endings in the skin, and they change independently of each other.
research Understanding fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: a retrospective study with histological challenges in the diagnosis of diffuse central alopecia
Fibrosing alopecia can be diagnosed without typical signs of lichen planopilaris.
research Treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome
Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
research Advancements in non-laser energy-based devices in trichology: A comprehensive review
Non-laser devices show promise in treating hair issues, but more research is needed.
research Polydeoxyribonucleotide in Skincare and Cosmetics: Mechanisms, Therapeutic Applications, and Advancements Beyond Wound Healing and Anti-aging
PDRN from trout sperm helps skin and hair regeneration but is costly and complex to produce.
research The developmental basis of fingerprint pattern formation and variation
Fingerprints form uniquely before birth due to specific genetic pathways and local signals.
research The atypical ‘hippocampal’ glutamate receptor coupled to phospholipase D that controls stretch‐sensitivity in primary mechanosensory nerve endings is homomeric purely metabotropic GluK2
A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
research Trichodynia and telogen effluvium in COVID-19 patients: Results of an international expert opinion survey on diagnosis and management
COVID-19 patients often experience hair loss and scalp pain, which may be related to the severity of their infection and treatment drugs.
research The “in’s and outs” of laser hair removal: a mini review
Laser hair removal is popular for long-term hair reduction but carries risks, requiring well-trained operators and better regulations, especially in South Africa.
research Alopecia Areata Universalis After Phenobarbital-Induced Anti-Convulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome
A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
research Revisiting dandruff
Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism
The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
research Female pattern hair loss
FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
research Possible mechanisms of miniaturization during androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss
Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia – an approach to diagnosis and management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
research Effect of a nutritional supplement on hair loss in women
The nutritional supplement improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
research Minoxidil and pericardial effusion: An idiosyncratic reaction
Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.
research Sensitization to saw palmetto and minoxidil in separate topical extemporaneous treatments for androgenetic alopecia
Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
research Hair removal using an Nd: YAG laser system.
Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
research Long-Term Removal of Unwanted Hair Using Light
Laser and light treatments can effectively remove hair long-term.
research Long‐pulsed ruby laser‐assisted hair removal in male‐to‐female transsexuals
Long-pulsed ruby laser effectively reduces hair in male-to-female transsexuals.
research Why care about Linear Hair Growth Rates (LHGR)? A study using in vivo imaging and computer assisted image analysis after manual processing (CAIAMP) in unaffected male controls and men with male pattern hair loss (MPHL)
Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
research Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extract of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. Retards Axillary Hair Growth: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study
Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.