4 citations
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January 2020 in “Hair Therapy & Transplantation” This study reviewed the relationship between nutrients and hair loss, emphasizing that individual nutritional deficiencies require specific attention for effective non-pathological treatment, rather than relying on generic dietary supplements often based on tradition or commercial reasons.
This study found that applying ostrich antibodies against DHT and 5α-reductase generally promoted hair growth in 16 of 17 participants with androgenetic alopecia after about three months of treatment.
23 citations
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March 2016 in “American Journal of Primatology” This study found that female rhesus macaques who gained hair showed a significant reduction in hair cortisol concentrations, suggesting a connection between hair regrowth and stress levels.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that 2% minoxidil and Kerium may promote hair regrowth in rats, while Aminexil showed the least effect among tested treatments; human-use products varied in efficacy in this animal model.
6 citations
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” This article reviews treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting potential uses of plant materials, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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August 2001 in “PubMed” This review discusses the suitability of stump-tailed macaques and rodent models for studying hair growth and developing treatments for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new experimental results.
19 citations
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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This chapter reviews various antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors, detailing their mechanisms, uses, and side effects, with a focus on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
