4 citations
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January 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks”
This review discusses various alopecic conditions in domestic animals, including their clinical and histopathological aspects, but reports no new experimental findings.
15 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
This exploratory study found that cannabidiol (CBD) at higher concentrations may inhibit hair growth by promoting the onset of catagen in human hair follicles, while lower concentrations showed potential anti-inflammatory effects without promoting catagen.
This study highlights the under-explored relationship between alopecia areata, an immune-mediated disorder, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, emphasizing their shared inflammatory and metabolic pathways.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development”
This review discusses alopecia, its pathophysiology, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, and related quality of life issues, without reporting new clinical results.
High cholesterol may lead to hairloss by causing cicatricial alopecia, an inflammatorydisorder. Treatments discussed include cholesterol medication and statins.
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hairloss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
KPV, a peptide patented by L'Oreal, may promote hair growth and reduce hairloss by extending the anagen phase and has anti-inflammatory properties. It could be combined with treatments like minoxidil for enhanced effects.
Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hairloss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hairloss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
What type of hairloss is Fluocinolone recommended for, and how does it help inflamed scalps?Fluocinolone is a prescription topical corticosteroid used for inflammatory scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis and scarring alopecias. It calms inflammation rather than growing hair, it is not a treatment for pattern hair loss, and its labelling warns against prolonged use.
Is the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio in your diet feeding your hair problem without you knowing?Nutrition sources describe a lopsided omega-6 to omega-3 intake as pro-inflammatory, but no published human study shows that the dietary ratio changes 5-alpha reductase, scalp DHT or hair loss; the one relevant trial tested a commercial omega-3/6 plus antioxidant supplement in 120 women, not a change in dietary fat ratio.