29 citations,
September 2014 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
15 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
15 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botanicals like green tea extract show potential for hair growth, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
3 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Adding hair restoration to a cosmetic surgery practice requires a skilled team and specialized equipment.
November 2022 in “Gigascience” A specific genetic deletion in goats affects cashmere yield and thickness.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “Skin health and disease” Certain types of rashes in COVID-19 patients may indicate more severe illness and higher risk of death.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
1 citations,
March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” The TrichoScan method effectively measures hair growth and helps choose patients for hair restoration surgery.
25 citations,
April 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” GasderminA3 is important for normal hair cycle transitions by controlling Wnt signaling.
19 citations,
May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
90 citations,
October 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
66 citations,
December 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
28 citations,
May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
25 citations,
July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Imiquimod cream activates hair follicle stem cells and causes early hair growth by changing immune cells and certain protein expressions.
18 citations,
December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” A circular RNA helps cashmere goat hair cells become hair follicles by blocking a molecule to boost a gene important for hair growth.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGA-4HGF may help treat hair loss by activating hair growth pathways and extending the hair growth phase.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatology” Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
4 citations,
October 2014 in “Journal of Integrative Agriculture” Researchers found 24 genes that change significantly and affect cashmere growth in goats; this could help increase cashmere production.
July 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A patient's hair loss after a browlift surgery improved on its own over 8 months.
53 citations,
March 2014 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” IGF-1 injections help mice grow more hair by increasing cell growth and blocking a hair growth inhibitor.
68 citations,
June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
67 citations,
July 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.
57 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment can significantly increase hair count and density in men with pattern baldness, and these improvements can last up to 3 months.
28 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.