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June 2021 in “Developmental Cell” Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.
23 citations,
August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
19 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
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March 2018 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The superficial temporal artery flap is a reliable method for reconstructing complex facial defects with minimal complications.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Three finasteride forms exist; "form X" doesn't.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Tiny particles called anionic squarticles can effectively remove a common antidepressant from the body after an overdose.
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January 1987 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Boiling and fermenting certain herbs can help hair grow by activating hair growth genes and pathways.
6 citations,
January 2013 Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
5 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.
4 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Prunus mira Koehne is valuable for hair growth and has potential for sustainable use, but needs more research and conservation.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Certain polymers can stick to hair and increase volume, working best at a pH of 7 to 9.
3 citations,
July 2021 in “Life science alliance” PNKP is essential for keeping adult mouse progenitor cells healthy and growing normally.
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Elastin-like recombinamers show promise for better wound healing and skin regeneration.
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Stem cells regenerate tissues and their behavior varies by environment, suggesting the hematopoietic system model may need revision.
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