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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth
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research Human Hair Follicle: An Update on Biology and Perspectives in Hair Growth Disorders Treatment
New treatments for hair growth disorders are needed due to limited current options and complex hair follicle biology.
research Book Review: Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment, Second Edition
The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.
research Disorder of Hair Growth in Hyperprolactinemia
High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.
research Disorders of Hair Growth and the Pilosebaceous Unit: Facts and Controversies
Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
research Pseudofolliculitis Cutis: A Vexing Disorder of Hair Growth
Pseudofolliculitis cutis causes painful skin bumps and needs proper shaving and treatments to manage.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough
A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.
community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.
community Can diet play a big role in preventing loss/ speeding up growth? Are there foods that slow down hair growth?
User experienced hair loss on the top of the head for 2 years, noticed improvement after adding a smoothie with various fruits, vegetables, and seeds to their diet. They observed increased hair growth after 2 weeks of this dietary change.
community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.
Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.