11 citations,
April 2013 in “Journal of Proteomics” Found different proteins in balding and non-balding cells, giving insight into hair loss causes.
11 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
11 citations,
May 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.
11 citations,
January 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
10 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Chromatography B” Researchers developed a reliable way to measure hormones in urine, showing that a baldness treatment doesn't change hormone levels.
10 citations,
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower growth factors linked to balding in androgenetic alopecia.
9 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
9 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.
9 citations,
August 2017 in “Journal of comparative pathology” Trichoblastomas in rabbits are linked to uncontrolled embryonic hair growth and have distinct histological features.
8 citations,
November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Certain genes are more active in baby scalp cells and can help grow hair when added to adult mouse skin cells.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
8 citations,
September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Dendropanax morbifera leaf extract could be good for hair growth and cosmetic products because of its antioxidant properties and growth factor effects.
8 citations,
June 2012 in “PloS one” Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
8 citations,
February 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.
7 citations,
June 2021 in “Cell Proliferation” Low oxygen levels improve the function of hair and skin cells when they are in direct contact.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.
7 citations,
December 2017 in “Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências” 6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
7 citations,
March 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Several new treatments for different types of hair loss show promise in improving patient quality of life.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (Print)” Fluconazole can cause hair loss, but the exact cause is unknown.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Policosanol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair growth.
5 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecules” Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.
5 citations,
May 2020 in “Diagnostics” Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
5 citations,
July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Proteolytic enzymes damage hair follicles by detaching stem cells.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP treatment significantly increased hair density and thickness in male hair loss.
4 citations,
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3 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand hair loss in men and to find new treatments.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Sweet potato shochu oil and its components may effectively promote hair growth.
3 citations,
November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.
3 citations,
December 2018 in “Meta Gene” Certain gene variations increase male hair loss risk, influenced by hormone levels.