14 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of nanomedicine research” Zinc oxide nanoparticle biscuits improved growth and health in zinc-deficient rats without toxicity.
13 citations
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July 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” N1-methylspermidine helps hair growth and reduces inflammation in hair follicles.
11 citations
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January 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Fulvestrant at 10 mg/kg does not promote hair regrowth in dogs with alopecia X.
11 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Recent findings show that hair growth and color are controlled by a complex network of signals in the hair follicle.
9 citations
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April 1993 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Interleukin-2 treatment improved hair growth, sexual function, and reduced fungal infection in a patient with thymoma-related symptoms.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
6 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” 3D culture helps maintain hair growth cells better than 2D culture and identifies key genes for potential hair loss treatments.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” Bimatoprost increases hair growth in mice without breaking down into other substances.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Activin B helps start and grow hair follicles in mice.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Onion and eucalyptus oil shampoo effectively treats dry hair and promotes hair growth.
2 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” Melatonin helps grow more secondary hair follicles in young goats, improving cashmere production.
January 2016 in “Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research” Angiopteris evecta extracts significantly promote hair growth in rabbits.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Some hair growth cells remain in partially bald areas of Indian men with hair loss.
May 2023 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” The Annurca apple supplement significantly improved hair growth in people with hair loss.
January 2022 in “Buletin penelitian tanaman rempah dan obat/Bulletin komunikasi penelitian tanaman rempah dan obat” The 3% bidara leaf extract hair tonic was most effective for hair growth.
Different medications improved various PCOS symptoms and quality of life in Pakistani women, but did not significantly help with excessive hair growth.
May 2018 in “Cytotherapy” Both treatments promote hair growth safely, but stem cells are slightly more effective.
October 2015 in “Journal of Bioresource Management” Growing hair cells in the lab from plucked hairs could lead to a new, less invasive, and cheaper baldness treatment.
October 1986 in “Inpharma” Spironolactone helps reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism but may cause menstrual irregularities.
234 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinical cancer research” BAY 43-9006 helps control kidney cancer growth but doesn't significantly increase overall survival.
158 citations
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May 1968 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Zinc is crucial for growth and health in rats.
138 citations
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
130 citations
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September 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
85 citations
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
77 citations
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October 1986 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.
71 citations
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May 1975 in “The American journal of surgery” The patient's liver did not fully grow back and she had serious temporary side effects after a very large liver surgery.
60 citations
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September 1979 in “Fertility and sterility” Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
50 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.