A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” PRP and PRF can effectively heal chronic wounds.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Valproate can cause hair loss and changes in hair appearance, but may help regrow hair when applied topically.
April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” Patients with lupus nephritis and COVID-19 can improve with proper treatment.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology” Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Rheumatology” Many lupus patients experience hair loss, which is linked to anxiety and other skin issues.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Combining PRP with other treatments can improve hair loss outcomes.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
8 citations,
October 2010 in “Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation” Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.
17 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
37 citations,
May 2004 in “Multiple Sclerosis Journal” The article concludes that proper injection techniques and patient education can prevent serious skin reactions from multiple sclerosis medications.
44 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The effects of estrogen on human hair growth are unclear and need more research.
12 citations,
April 2020 in “Medical hypotheses” Men on 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might have worse COVID-19 outcomes.
Proper care and diet are crucial to prevent health issues in gerbils.
13 citations,
June 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” PRP preservation improves hair transplant results better than saline.
53 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Mice without Vitamin D receptors have hair growth problems because of issues in the hedgehog signaling pathway.
65 citations,
September 2014 in “BMC genomics” Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
3 citations,
March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
August 2019 in “Placenta” Being overweight or obese before pregnancy increases the risk of having a C-section and a larger-than-normal baby in Chile's public health system.
4 citations,
May 2014 in “Daehan hanbang so'a'gwa haghoeji/Daehan hanbang soagwa hakoeji” Ganoderma lucidum extract and microneedle therapy can help treat hair loss.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
94 citations,
August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
41 citations,
June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
19 citations,
December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
Transplanted rat hair follicles grew hair and had increased but not fully restored nerve connections in mice.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.