Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of pattern hair loss, characterized by miniaturized follicles (HFs) at the front and parietal scalp, while hairs on occipital scalp are preserved. Moreover, different sites human body exhibit distinct types patterns HFs. Understanding molecular basis this heterogeneity will help to design targeted treatment strategies. The Wnt signalling pathway its Dickko...

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition which can present as a part of metabolic syndrome called polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS). This study was done to determine the associated cutaneous findings in acne, its association with PCOS and the hormonal changes in acne vulgaris. A prospective study was done on 50 female patients who presented with acne. Presence of associated clinical manifestati...

BACKGROUND Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analogue used to treat glaucoma. It can cause adverse effects, such as iridial and periocular hyperpigmentation, and eyelash changes including pigmentation and increased thickness, length, and number. Latanoprost has been used to treat eyelash alopecia, but knowledge on its effects on human scalp hair growth is not available. OBJECTIVE The primary obj...

Background: Alopecia is a possible adverse reaction to Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors. This side effect has become more recognized in recent years through FDA postmarketing surveillance and it description in case reports/case series. Objective: We review the literature and summarize the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, prognosis, and management strategies for TNF-α inhibitor...

Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a patterned hair loss due to chronic and progressive miniaturization of follicles. Hair represents femininity self-confidence in women. Therefore, AGA may affect the quality life psychology This study aims describe risk factors for women living Pasar Ambacang Sub-district, Kuranji District, Padang City.

While the androgens, including dihydrotestosterone (DHT), have been implicated in the development of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), the exact mechanism by which they exert their effects is unknown. As apoptosis is an integral component of the normal cycling of human hair, we investigated individuals clinically affected by AGA to assess whether objective differences in the expression of apoptosis ...

This preliminary study focuses on the effect of a topical application of herbal Hair Loss Cream, in the reduction of hair loss and promotion of new hair growth in men and women. Twenty subjects (15 men and 5 women), with varying levels of hair loss, were enrolled in this six month study. This study indicates that herbal Hair Loss Cream is effective in reducing hair loss in both men and women: 5...

Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osogbo. ___________________________________________________________________________ Abstract Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has been linked with smoking and alcohol consumption as well as abnormality in serum levels of a number of trace elements, and study reports have suggested that both smokin...