64 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
52 citations,
February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” 9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
49 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using the drugs AMD3100 and Tacrolimus together greatly improves skin healing and hair growth after a deep skin cut by increasing stem cells in the wound.
41 citations,
July 2016 in “Radiation Research” Radiation damages salivary glands by harming blood vessels, but antioxidants might help protect them.
31 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
29 citations,
March 2014 in “PloS one” Astragaloside IV may help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific pathway that leads to cell death.
27 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP injections can help increase hair density and thickness in men with hair loss.
27 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
19 citations,
May 2020 in “American journal of men's health” Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.
19 citations,
November 2015 in “Radiation Oncology” Hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy prevents hair loss and preserves cognitive function.
16 citations,
October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
14 citations,
May 2020 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Vanillic acid from wheat bran may promote hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and reversing hormone-related hair loss.
7 citations,
September 2023 in “Cancer Treatment Reviews” Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
7 citations,
March 2022 in “Molecules” 5-Bromo-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde could potentially help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and inhibiting others.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “American journal of transplantation” UV light helped human hair transplants survive in mice without broad immunosuppression.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Saw palmetto extract may help treat brain tumors by blocking a specific growth signal and blood vessel formation.
5 citations,
December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Open Journal of Regenerative Medicine” Myoblast transplantation shows promise for treating various muscle and heart conditions.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “Clinical & Experimental Metastasis” Minoxidil and ranolazine together can reduce the spread of certain breast cancer cells.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
1 citations,
February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” Hair follicles have a more inactive cell cycle than other skin cells, which may help develop targeted therapies for skin diseases and cancer.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Experimental cell research” Prostaglandin E2 collagen matrix may help stimulate hair growth.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The 1565 nm non-ablative fractional laser is more effective and satisfying than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A new method using stem cell membranes to deliver Minoxidil improved hair growth in mice better than Minoxidil alone.
November 2023 in “Stem cells and cloning” A new treatment using stem cell-conditioned media significantly improved hair growth in people with temporary hair loss.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
Kerascalp hair serum was found to be safe and effective in improving hair growth and strength in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
April 2023 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how PRP affects the ovaries and to standardize its use in treatment.