research The endocrinology of baldness
Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
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research Dissecting folliculitis (dissecting cellulitis) of the scalp: a 66‐patient case series and proposal of classification
Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
research Reliability of the pattern hair loss classifications: A comparison of the basic and specific and N orwood–H amilton classifications
The BASP classification is more reliable than the Norwood-Hamilton for classifying hair loss in men and women.
research Recipient-Site Influence in Hair Transplantation
The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.
research Hormonal regulation in male androgenetic alopecia—Sex hormones and beyond: Evidence from recent genetic studies
Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
research Is topical minoxidil solution effective on androgenetic alopecia in routine daily practice?
Minoxidil solution had low effect, causing 99% to stop using it.
research Topical finasteride for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: a review of the current literature
Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss in men and women.
research The role of oxidative stress in early-onset androgenetic alopecia
Oxidative stress increases in early hair loss, and family history plays a role; antioxidants may help future treatments.
research Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride and Hair Transplantation
Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
research Male-pattern baldness and incident coronary heart disease and risk factors in the Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study
Male-pattern baldness is weakly linked to some heart disease risk factors but not a strong indicator for heart disease.
research Comparative transcriptome profiling provides new insights into mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia progression
AGA progression involves increased lipid synthesis, electron transport, and hair follicle miniaturization.
research Female androgenetic alopecia: An update
Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
research Recalcitrant alopecia areata responsive to leflunomide and anthralin—Potentially undiscovered JAK /STAT inhibitors?
Leflunomide and anthralin may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
research North American virginian witch hazel (hamamelis virginiana): based scalp care and protection for sensitive scalp, red scalp, and scalp burn-out
Witch hazel-based hair products improved scalp irritation and were well-tolerated.
research Androgenic alopecia: A counterproductive outcome of the anabolic effect of androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
research Hair Restoration
Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia
Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
research Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls
Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
research Scalp Reconstruction and Repair
Effective scalp reconstruction requires a wide range of surgical skills and an understanding of hair biology.
research Ovarian Hilus-Cell Hyperplasia and High Serum Testosterone in a Patient With Postmenopausal Virilization
A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
research Hair Transplantation Update
Hair transplantation is effective for baldness, with new methods improving results, but staying updated is crucial for patient outcomes.
research An updated review of the sebaceous gland and its role in health and diseases Part 2: Pathophysiological clinical disorders of sebaceous glands
Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research The diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in children: Considerations of pathophysiological plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
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 Commentary
A new hair transplant method combines individual and group follicles for better results and efficiency.
research Characteristics of nonbalding scalp zones of androgenetic alopecia in East Asians
Hair density and thickness decrease in all scalp areas for East Asians with AGA.
research Comparative Gene Expression Profiling of Senescent and Androgenetic Alopecia Using Microarray Analysis
SA linked to mitochondrial issues and oxidative stress, while AGA involves disrupted hair growth genes.
research Female-patterned alopecia in teenage brothers with unusual histologic features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.