research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
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research Alopecia areata incognita: True or false?
The authors suggest that a new type of hair loss exists, which is different from alopecia areata.
research Fortnightly review: Male pattern androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
research Histopathology of non-scarring alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Male androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
research New investigational drugs for androgenetic alopecia
Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Non-scarring patchy alopecia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus differs from that of alopecia areata
Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
research Multivariate analysis of prognostic factors in patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata
Patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata often have a better outlook and shorter disease duration, with regrown fine hairs and no past alopecia being positive signs.
research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Micro needling: A novel therapeutic approach for androgenetic alopecia, A Review of Literature
Microneedling may help hair loss, but needs more research.
research Topical Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia Scandinavian and Middle East Experience
The study found that using 2% minoxidil solution can help grow hair and is safe.
research Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: Optimizing the Chance for Success by Appropriate Patient Selection
Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.
research Microneedling in androgenetic alopecia; comparing two different depths of microneedles
Deeper microneedling boosts hair growth, with 0.6mm needles and minoxidil being most effective.
research Efficacy of 1,550-nm Erbium-Glass Fractional Laser Treatment and Its Effect on the Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 and Wnt/β-Catenin in Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
research Proposed mechanisms of low-level light therapy in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
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 A rare complication from prostaglandin analogue therapy
Prostaglandin eye drops for glaucoma can rarely cause too much cheek hair growth.
research Evaluation of adding platelet‐rich plasma to combined medical therapy in androgenetic alopecia
Adding platelet-rich plasma improves hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
research Cutaneous manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome
Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Square-shaped alopecia after embolization of intracranial aneurysm: case report and review
Square-shaped hair loss can occur after treating a brain aneurysm due to localized radiation exposure.
research Androgenetic alopecia: Update on etiology
AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.
research Overactive bladder in men
Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
research Efficacy of Placental-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosome Therapy in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia: A Clinical Trial Study
Placental stem cell exosome therapy improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
research Fifteen-minute consultation: Approach to the adolescent presenting with hirsutism
Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
research Alopecia: managing the basics
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
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 Nonablative radiofrequency for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: An open‐label study
Nonablative radiofrequency therapy improves hair density, thickness, and growth rate.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
research Low-level laser therapy for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Thai men and women: a 24-week, randomized, double-blind, sham device-controlled trial
LLLT promotes hair growth and improves hair density safely in men and women.