May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations,
January 2000 in “Journal Of Cutaneous Laser Therapy” Laser hair removal might also work by damaging blood vessels around hair follicles.
13 citations,
February 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Men with hair loss have higher BMI, waist size, blood pressure, and are linked to smoking and inactivity.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “Materials horizons” The new biomaterial helps grow blood vessels and hair for skin repair.
July 2024 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Peripheral blood alive cell treatment is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Communication between blood vessel and hair follicle cells decreases with age, affecting hair growth and blood vessel formation.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Poor blood supply in hair follicles is linked to nutrient deficiency in patients with female pattern hair loss, and adding more nutrients could potentially fix this.
25 citations,
November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil didn't increase scalp blood flow for hair growth, but hexyl nicotinate did.
6 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to higher levels of a certain receptor in the scalp, which leads to the shrinking of blood vessels and hair loss. Early treatment targeting this receptor could be more effective.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Molecules” The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
April 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Salvianolic Acid B helps hair grow by reducing cell stress and increasing blood flow to hair follicles.
November 2014 in “Surgical research updates” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) may improve hair transplant success by increasing blood vessel and hair follicle growth.
PRP injections did not significantly improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2018 in “Figshare” Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting genes and cell signals important for hair and blood vessel development.
30 citations,
December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
13 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
January 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Lower zinc levels in hair are linked to more severe male pattern baldness, but blood zinc levels don't show this link. Age also increases baldness severity.
49 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia universalis by promoting hair regrowth.
15 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
November 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Herbal hair oil made with natural ingredients helps reduce hair loss, dandruff, and graying.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” PRP generally shows better results for hair regrowth than mesotherapy, but more research is needed.
PRP hair treatment is generally safe but may cause minor pain, bleeding, redness, and scalp tightness, and isn't suitable for everyone.
183 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” AA-PRP injections effectively increase hair count and thickness for male pattern hair loss.
59 citations,
August 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
36 citations,
April 2013 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Bone-marrow and epidermal stem cells help heal wounds differently, with bone-marrow cells aiding in blood vessel formation and epidermal cells in hair growth.
23 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
19 citations,
March 1990 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.