348 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research and standardization.
14 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
December 2013 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” Nanotechnology shows promise for better drug delivery and cancer treatment.
6 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Finasteride-loaded nanoparticles were successfully created for potential improved hair growth treatment.
10 citations
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January 2021 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Nivolumab can cause hair loss as a rare side effect.
June 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
27 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
26 citations
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February 2002 in “Urologic clinics of North America” The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
10 citations
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May 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The extract from Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit helps increase hair growth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Microneedles are a promising method for drug delivery, offering efficient and convenient alternatives with fewer side effects.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.
January 2024 in “Biomedical journal of scientific & technical research” CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing may effectively treat hair loss but requires more research for safe use.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
47 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” PRP therapy is effective for hair loss, skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and scar treatment.
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.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Baicalin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair follicle growth and activating specific cellular pathways.
May 2019 in “Journal of Acupuncture Research” Sebalgukhwa-san (SGS) can help treat hair loss without liver toxicity.
31 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
8 citations
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December 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
May 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found genes that may protect certain scalp cells from hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2021 Non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, PRP therapy, HIFU, and radiofrequency effectively rejuvenate and tighten facial skin.
January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” The treatment improved hair growth and reduced hair loss.
151 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
69 citations
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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cancers” Skin side effects from CDK4/6 inhibitors in breast cancer patients are generally mild and treatable, allowing most patients to continue treatment.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing minoxidil and should not use it.
12 citations
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October 2021 in “Cells” Targeting a protein that blocks hair growth with microRNAs could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.