This study found that the primary mechanism behind hairrelaxation in Afro-hair is the alkali-induced denaturation of helical filaments, leading to spontaneous straightening.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology”
This study found that temporal hair loss is evident in Korean women with female pattern hair loss, suggesting it should be included in classification systems like the BASP.
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January 2010 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine”
This study found that newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in Korea have different hair mineral patterns, notably reduced zinc levels, which negatively correlate with body mass index compared to normal controls.
This study found that pregnant women experiencing hair loss in the first and second trimesters had significantly lower levels of vitamin D3 and ferritin compared to those not experiencing hair loss, with these levels explained by typical pregnancy physiology.
January 2016 in “International archives of medicine”
In this study, a significant relationship was observed between hair coloring and both hair damage and scalp problems among students at the University of Sumatera Utara.
What is NeoGraft in relation to hair transplant?NeoGraft is a brand of motorised, suction-assisted FUE device. Clinics claim speed and accuracy benefits; no independent comparative evidence was found.
What is tofacitinib, and why is it discussed in relation to autoimmune-related hair loss such as alopecia areata?Tofacitinib is a prescription JAK inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis — not for alopecia areata. It is discussed for hair loss because a 2014 case report and a 2016 open-label trial reported regrowth in severe alopecia areata, but that use is off-label, the regrowth relapsed after stopping, and the drug carries an FDA boxed warning.
Dandruff may contribute to hair shedding, but there's no direct correlation; stress and scalp inflammation can also impact hair health. Treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo are used to manage dandruff and potentially reduce shedding.
A user discusses using tazarotene to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair regrowth, believing it will make a significant difference. Others caution about potential risks of retinoids accelerating hair loss in some individuals.
Exercise, especially leg workouts, combined with finasteride and minoxidil, may enhance hair regrowth. Cold exposure, like cold showers, might further boost results.
Relaxation may promote hair growth by reducing corticosterone, which affects hair follicle stem cells. Corticosteroids are used for alopecia areata, but their long-term use for androgenic alopecia is uncertain.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss, but evidence is mostly anecdotal. A study to explore this was withdrawn due to funding issues.