research SnapshotDx Quiz: May 2022
Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
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270-300 / 1000+ resultsresearch The “NOMINAL” trial: Clinical efficacy, cosmetic acceptability, and local tolerability of topical 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol: A 6-month, multicentre, real-life, prospective, assessor-blinded study in 196 subjects with hair loss.
The 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol is effective, well-tolerated, and cosmetically acceptable for hair loss.
research Clinicopathological Features of Alopecia With an Emphasis on Etiology and Histopathological Characteristics of Scarring Alopecia
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
research Alopecia areata: a new treatment plan
The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
research Treatment of pediatric alopecia areata: A systematic review
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
research Pathomechanisms of immune-mediated alopecia
The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
research A Comprehensive Literature Review of JAK Inhibitors in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Ritlecitinib and brepocitinib demonstrate significant improvement in scalp alopecia areata biomarkers
Two drugs, ritlecitinib and brepocitinib, improved scalp hair loss condition markers.
research Ginseng and ginseng byproducts for skincare and skin health
Ginseng may improve skin health and anti-aging, but how it works is still unclear.
research Female pattern hair loss—An update
Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
research Pinus thunbergii bark extract rich in flavonoids promotes hair growth in dorsal skin by regulating inflammatory cytokines and increasing growth factors in mice
Pine bark extract helps mice grow hair by reducing inflammation and boosting growth factors.
research Microneedling: A means of collagen induction therapy
Microneedling is a simple, affordable treatment that helps with scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, and hair growth by boosting collagen.
research Alopecia areata: A clinical review of the changing landscape with Janus kinase inhibitors
Janus kinase inhibitors are effective for severe alopecia areata, promoting hair regrowth.
research Protective Activity against Oxidative Stress in Dermal Papillae with Extracted Herbal Essential Oils
Lavender, lemongrass, rosemary, and chamomile essential oils may help protect cells important for hair growth from damage and could promote hair growth.
research Retrospective Evaluation of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Incidence of Alopecia Areata in a Single Dermatological Department
COVID-19 pandemic increased alopecia areata cases and hospitalizations.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Beyond Cytotoxicity: Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Collapse and JAK-STAT Signaling
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss may be linked to immune system changes, and certain treatments could help but need careful use.
research Intralesional methotrexate in patchy alopecia areata: trichoscopic evaluation and effect on lesional tumour necrosis factor alpha
Intralesional methotrexate effectively treats patchy alopecia areata by reducing inflammation.
research Evaluating Current and Emergent JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but have serious side effects.
research A systematic review of erbium lasers in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Erbium lasers improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Growth Factors and Microneedling in Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Using growth factors and microneedling shows promise for hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed.
research A Real-World Study of Steroid-Free Monotherapy with Tofacitinib in Severe and Therapy-Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Alopecia Universalis Cases: A Retrospective Analysis
Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.
research A New Office Based Protocol to Reverse AGA Miniaturization at Early and Advanced Stages
New treatment effectively reverses hair thinning in most patients with mild side effects.
research Guidelines based management of androgenetic alopecia
The document concludes that personalized treatment plans for hair loss in Asian men are necessary and more research is needed to develop effective guidelines.
research Clinical biochemistry of dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Microneedling for Hair Loss
Microneedling is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
research A Retrospective Comparative Study of Two Concentrations of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Patchy Alopecia Areata on the Scalp
Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
research The Dark Side of Gefitinib: Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Applied to Hair Hyperpigmentation
Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
research Assessing the Efficacy of Multimodal Therapy in Nonsurgical Hair Restoration for Noncicatricial Alopecia: A Retrospective Study
Multimodal therapy effectively improves early-stage hair loss.
research Special Issue “Recent Progress in Regenerative Therapy Using Blood-Derived Biomaterials”
PRP therapy's success varies and depends on PRP quality and patient condition, with athletes benefiting more.
research Insights into the Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Alopecia Areata—An Indian Context
Improved diagnosis and affordable topical treatments are essential for managing alopecia areata in India.