In Part I of the review (July/August 2004), the anatomy of hair follicles, the diagnostic approach to diseases leading to hair loss, and nonscarring alopecias were discussed. In this article (Part ...

Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder that causes non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and body that is experienced by almost 2% ...

Also, the biopsy should be deep enough to include the anagen hair follicles that reach into the subcutaneous fat. A biopsy is most valuable before treatment and as long as the disease is an acute ...

Among these, autoimmune diseases play a significant role. These conditions occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its tissues, including hair follicles. Autoimmune diseases can ...

Hair serves an important cosmetic function for humans, and the hair follicle produces sweat gland products that help to control body temperature and release pheromones 3. Billions of people ...

Hair loss remains a critical issue with only a marginal rate of success. A team of researchers from Australia, Singapore, and ...

Kausel noted that while a little chin hair here and there in older women is normal, it should be minimal. If you notice a lot ...

The DHT in turn causes follicles to sprout shorter and finer hairs before eventually dying out. It also causes the growth phases of hair follicles to become shorter, and the rest phases to be longer.

Common Hair Loss and Prostate Drug May Also Cut Heart Disease Risk in Men and Mice Feb ... has shown efficacy in promoting hair follicle growth in murine models. Its potential application ...

Should I be using a different product based on the type of skin disease my horse has, or is it just a long, frustrating battle regardless?

THE hair of the rabbit grows from a compound follicle 1 which contains one large outercoat hair, a few smaller outercoat hairs of intermediate morphology and numerous fine undercoat hairs.