research Fortnightly review: Male pattern androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
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research A prospective study of the prevalence of clear-cut endocrine disorders and polycystic ovaries in 350 patients presenting with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
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 Novel agents for the treatment of alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
research Monilethrix Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil 2% effectively treats Monilethrix without side effects.
research STATUS OF MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
research Patient Selection, Candidacy, and Treatment Planning for Hair Restoration Surgery
Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.
research Alopecia - the search for novel agents continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Androgenetic alopecia in heterozygous carriers of a mutation in the human hairless gene
Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
research The involvement of androgens in human hair growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
research Reversal of andro-genetic alopecia in a male. A spironolactone effect?
A man's baldness improved possibly due to a medication that blocks male hormones.
research Androgenetic alopecia in heterozygous carriers of a mutation in the human hairless gene
Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
research Comparative Study Between 2% Minoxidil Topical Spray vs. Intradermal Injection (Mesotherapy) for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Female Patients: A Controlled, 4-month Randomized Trial
Mesotherapy is more effective than topical spray for female hair loss treatment.
research TYPICAL MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SKIN STRUCTURE OF THE HAIR PART OF THE NORMAL HUMAN HEAD AND WITH HAIR LOSS
Androgenic alopecia causes hair follicle degradation and skin restructuring, but some hair elements remain.
research Hair Restoration
The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
research Review Article - Changing trends in hair restoration surgery
Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.
research Clinical cases of Darier-White follicular dyskeratosis
Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
research Trichoscopy findings in loose anagen hair syndrome: rectangular granular structures and solitary yellow dots
Rectangular black granules, solitary yellow dots, and mostly single-hair follicles suggest Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
research The clinical spectrum of parathyroid disease
The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.
research Abstracts
The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
research Case Report: PTCH1 splice-site mutation and sonidegib treatment in Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: clinical insights from a family case study
Personalized sonidegib dosing can effectively treat Gorlin-Goltz syndrome with fewer side effects.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: a clinical and pathophysiological review
Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
research Experimental and early investigational drugs for androgenetic alopecia
New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
research Identification of a Novel Missense Mutation in the Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 Gene Associated with Longhair in the Maine Coon Cat
A new gene mutation causes long hair in some Maine Coon cats.
research Clinical Impact of Molecular Diagnostics in Endocrinology
Molecular diagnostics help identify genetic defects causing endocrine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment options.
research A Case of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome in a Southeast Asian Boy
A Thai boy was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder causing hair thinning and shedding.
research Androgenetic alopecia in women
Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
research Types I and II Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratins are crucial for cell structure, growth, and disease risk.
research Restoration of hair growth in mice with an alopecia areata-like disease using topical anthralin
Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.