53 citations,
May 2010 in “PubMed” Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.
36 citations,
June 2009 in “Nanomedicine” Fullerene nanomaterials help hair grow faster and increase hair follicles.
70 citations,
February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
26 citations,
May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
25 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecules” Quercitrin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving cell health.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
31 citations,
May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
8 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
397 citations,
February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
236 citations,
July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
69 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
16 citations,
December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
14 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Sebaceous glands in male pattern hair loss patients have more lobules and might cause early hair growth phase shifts.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
33 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
13 citations,
January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and color, influencing hair type and size, and their interaction with stem cells could help treat hair loss and color disorders.
81 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
99 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
27 citations,
January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
5 citations,
April 2019 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Fractional lasers could help hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
69 citations,
February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some hair loss can be treated, especially in women due to nutrition, but some types remain untreatable.
50 citations,
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
165 citations,
August 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
47 citations,
August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Ginsenoside Re from ginseng may help hair grow by blocking a specific growth-inhibiting pathway.
Autophagy helps activate hair stem cells and hair growth by changing their energy use to glycolysis.
26 citations,
January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.