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Alterations in Hair Follicle Dynamics in Women
Joint Authors
Piérard, Gérald E.
Piérard-Franchimont, Claudine
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Endocrine changes supervening after parturition and menopause participate in the control of sebum production and hair growth modulation.
The ensuing conditions include some peculiar aspects of hair loss (effluvium), alopecia, and facial hirsutism.
The hair cycling is of major clinical relevance because most hair growth disorders result from disturbances in this chronobiological feature.
Of note, any correlation between a biologic abnormality and hair cycling disturbance does not prove a relationship of causality.
The proportion of postmenopausal women is rising in the overall population.
Therefore, the prevalence of these hair follicle disturbances is globally on the rise.
Current therapies aim at correcting the underlying hormonal imbalances, and at improving the overall cosmetic appearance.
However, in absence of pathogenic diagnosis and causality criteria, chances are low that a treatment given by the whims of fate will adequately control hair effluvium.
The risk and frequency of therapeutic inertia are further increased.
When the hair loss is not controlled and/or compensated by growth of new hairs, several clinical aspects of alopecia inexorably develop.
Currently, there is little evidence supporting any specific treatment for these endocrine hair disorders in post-partum and postmenopausal women.
Current hair treatment strategies are symptomatic and nonspecific so current researchers aim at developing new, targeted methods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Piérard-Franchimont, Claudine& Piérard, Gérald E.. 2013. Alterations in Hair Follicle Dynamics in Women. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005509
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Piérard-Franchimont, Claudine& Piérard, Gérald E.. Alterations in Hair Follicle Dynamics in Women. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005509
American Medical Association (AMA)
Piérard-Franchimont, Claudine& Piérard, Gérald E.. Alterations in Hair Follicle Dynamics in Women. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005509
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005509