research Evaluation and diagnosis of the hair loss patient
To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
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research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
research Acquired progressive kinking of hair affecting the scalp and eyelashes in an adult woman
A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Concentric or Targetoid Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
research Lichen planopilaris in 24 African American women
Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
research Comment on Seasonal Hair Shedding
Hair shedding increases at the end of summer due to seasonal changes.
research Skin Extenders
Skin extenders help treat baldness with fewer side effects.
research The Impact of Botulinum Toxin on Hair Transplantation Outcomes: A Split-scalp Randomized Controlled Trial
Botulinum toxin may improve hair transplant results by enhancing graft survival and hair density.
research Effect of gender-affirming hormone therapy on hair growth: a systematic review of the literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Effectiveness and Safety of Combined Therapy with Oral Minoxidil, Oral Dutasteride, and Mesotherapy with Dutasteride in Real Clinical Practice
The combination of oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and mesotherapy is the most effective and safe for hair growth in AGA.
research Biomolecules of Fermented Tropical Fruits and Fermenting Microbes as Regulators of Human Hair Loss, Hair Quality, and Scalp Microbiota
Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview with Focus on the Genetics
Different genes cause Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to male hair loss, and treatments vary, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
research Hair
Alopecia areata causes significant emotional and social challenges, especially with more hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
research Early-onset androgenetic alopecia in China: a descriptive study of a large outpatient cohort
Early hair loss common in Chinese males, linked to family history and smoking; early treatment advised.
research Problems in pattern alopecia
Female pattern hair loss diagnosis is challenging and should use dermoscopy and histopathology instead of pattern recognition, as hormones may not always be the cause.
research Androgenetic alopecia: new insights into the pathogenesis and mechanism of hair loss
New model shows muscle affects hair loss differently in men and women.
research Conditions simulating androgenetic alopecia
Different hair loss types need accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Treat hair loss in postmenopausal women with diet, avoiding certain drugs, and using medications like minoxidil or finasteride.
research Relationship of androgenic alopecia with higher BMI in Pakistan: A cross sectional study
In Pakistan, men with more severe hair loss often have a higher BMI.
research Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.
research Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
research Dose-response study of topical minoxidil in male pattern alopecia
Minoxidil 1% and 2% best promote hair growth and may prevent hair loss.
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 Androgenetic alopecia in children: report of 20 cases
AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients
AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia
Minoxidil can help thicken hair in some people with male pattern baldness, especially if used early and continuously.