10 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
December 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dual wavelength LED caps can safely increase hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
3 citations,
February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” A woman's heart failure improved after she added vitamins and changed her diet from only cheese chips and cake.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Community & Public Health Nursing” Wearing a cap doesn't affect quality of life for Indian men with hair loss, but severe hair loss does lower it. Older men have more severe hair loss, and those who wear caps more often want less treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
34 citations,
September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
6 citations,
May 2022 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Eating peptides from certain shellfish may help wounds heal faster by reducing inflammation.
6 citations,
October 1993 in “The journal of the Royal Society of Health” Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
3 citations,
October 2010 in “Placenta” The shape and size of the placenta may help predict future health risks for both mother and child.
November 2023 in “BMC women's health” Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.
May 2023 in “Antioxidants” Peptides from oysters may safely and effectively heal skin wounds with less scarring.
December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
39 citations,
September 2017 in “The Open Rheumatology Journal” Low serum complement levels in SLE patients don't always match with disease flares; monitoring C3 and C4 is useful, but cell-bound complement products might better indicate disease activity.
25 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of oncology practice” Scalp cooling is an effective and safe way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, with manageable side effects and low risk of scalp cancer.
13 citations,
October 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Yellow dots in hair and scalp examinations are important for diagnosing different scalp conditions.
7 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of thermal biology” Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Facebook groups play a crucial role in supporting and guiding patients on scalp cooling and hair loss during chemotherapy.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may protect hair follicles from damage caused by a common chemotherapy drug.
Melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
57 citations,
July 2005 in “Genetics” Key genes are crucial for Drosophila wing development and could be insecticide targets.
2 citations,
January 2020 The document describes a method for preparing hair for microscopy by embedding it in plastic, cutting it, and storing it cold before imaging.
117 citations,
September 2003 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” The technology can help diagnose and subtype autoimmune diseases by identifying specific autoantibodies.
59 citations,
November 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
44 citations,
February 2016 in “Science” Researchers developed a new type of memory using antiferromagnets that is stable, not disrupted by magnets, and works at room temperature.
42 citations,
September 2017 in “Advances in protein chemistry and structural biology” Surface Plasmon Resonance is a useful tool for studying protein interactions and has potential for future technological advancements.
5 citations,
March 2023 in “Cancer” Oncologists should better understand the unique impact of hair loss on Black breast cancer patients to offer more compassionate care.
5 citations,
June 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” People with hair loss should use strong sun protection to prevent scalp skin cancer.
December 2022 in “Small methods” A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.