April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cow milk sugars increase fat production and inflammation in skin oil cells.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
March 2020 in “Journal of Laser Applications” Photobiomodulation therapy significantly increases hair density and growth for androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm safety.
March 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Combining RU58841 and minoxidil significantly increases hair growth.
27 citations,
June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
27 citations,
July 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A pulsed electrical field safely and effectively increased hair growth.
18 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can potentially increase hair density and quality in people with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
12 citations,
May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
11 citations,
May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
10 citations,
May 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The extract from Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit helps increase hair growth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
10 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations,
March 2015 in “American journal of primatology” Ingesting Leucaena leucocephala caused hair loss and increased infant mortality in ringtailed lemurs.
5 citations,
February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Wound tension after hair transplant surgery increases with strip size and is higher on the sides, affecting scarring.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Higher CD70 and CD27 gene expression in alopecia areata lesions predicts disease severity and activity.
December 2018 in “Esperienze dermatologiche” A lotion with Centella asiatica extract reduced hair loss by 41% and increased hair strength without side effects.
128 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
79 citations,
March 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Procyanidin compounds from grape seeds were found to significantly increase mouse hair growth.
60 citations,
September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
34 citations,
January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil affects cell growth in two ways: low doses increase growth, while high doses slow it down and can be toxic.
28 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of dermatology” Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.
23 citations,
June 2016 in “FEBS Journal” Boosting β-catenin signaling in certain skin cells can enhance hair growth.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma rays did not change hair follicle density but increased white and hypopigmented hairs in mice.
September 2020 in “International journal of computer science and mobile computing” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth and increase hair density, making it a promising treatment for hair loss.
4 citations,
June 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” KGF and its receptor are found in enlarged prostate tissue and KGF strongly increases cell growth.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gypenosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum were found to have anti-aging effects, increasing skin collagen and reducing wrinkles.
16 citations,
March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hydrogen peroxide's effects on wound healing in hair transplants are unclear, and it may slow healing and increase scarring.
15 citations,
September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.