May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss may be linked to the developmental origins of hair follicles.
51 citations,
April 2020 in “Cells” Special cell particles from macrophages can help hair grow.
12 citations,
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.
229 citations,
August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology” AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
115 citations,
September 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thermal imaging is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose active inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new scalp treatment preserves hair color, reduces hair loss, and maintains hair strength.
Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and affecting growth factors.
101 citations,
April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” 5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
23 citations,
May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.
19 citations,
July 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” Laser hair removal is safe and effective for fair-skinned people with dark hair, and using eflornithine with laser treatments can improve results.
12 citations,
May 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AGA progression involves increased lipid synthesis, electron transport, and hair follicle miniaturization.
11 citations,
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New treatments for hair growth disorders are needed due to limited current options and complex hair follicle biology.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia regrew her hair after taking a higher dose of tocilizumab.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Antibody treatments show promise for hair loss but need more research.
19 citations,
August 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can signal serious health issues, not just cosmetic concerns.
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
58 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
80 citations,
April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
January 2016 in “Global dermatology” A treatment called Cellcurin, combined with microneedling, significantly increased hair density and diameter in patients with hair loss.
46 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New genes found linked to balding, may help develop future treatments.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Papilla Cells grown in 3D and with stem cells better mimic natural hair growth conditions than cells grown in 2D.
190 citations,
October 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.
19 citations,
November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” TGF-β1 increases androgen receptor activity in hair loss, but Hic-5/ARA55 can counter this effect.
30 citations,
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July 2004 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hair loss in balding individuals is linked to changes in specific hair growth-related genes.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Mast cells might contribute to hair loss by causing skin thickening.
27 citations,
September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin cells contain Protease Nexin-1, and male hormones can decrease its levels, potentially affecting hair growth.