120 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” This review discusses the effects of estrogens on skin aging and highlights the potential benefits of estrogen replacement therapy and selective estrogen receptor modulators for improving skin health in postmenopausal women, but reports no new clinical findings.
70 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that plasma rich in growth factors appeared to improve hair follicle regeneration and patient satisfaction in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, though further trials are needed.
67 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article explores aesthetic techniques in follicular hair transplantation, emphasizing natural-looking results and plans to present a case study, but it reports no new clinical findings.
57 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article reviews common hair growth abnormalities in children, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing normal development from potential signs of metabolic disorders and indicates no new clinical results.
33 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, PRP increased hair density in areas treated for androgenetic alopecia, but there was no significant difference when compared to placebo-treated areas.
21 citations
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, hair loss in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia was found to be primarily due to hair follicle miniaturization rather than hair shedding, particularly in those aged 25 and older.
20 citations
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September 2021 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers identified a gene expression pre-pattern and implicated the Wnt inhibitor Dickkopf 4 in the formation of color patterns in domestic cat embryos.
19 citations
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May 2020 in “Cells” This study found that 5% primed conditioned medium from human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stromal cells significantly improved hair density, thickness, and growth rate in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
18 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that PRP injections using the Eclipse system significantly improved hair density and caliber in women with androgenetic alopecia compared to saline placebo at 24 weeks.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved hair density and thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia, without serious adverse effects.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, patients with androgenic alopecia who underwent 10 sessions of 1540-nm fractional erbium glass laser treatment over 5 months experienced significant improvements in hair density and thickness, with no major safety concerns reported.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that both intradermal injection and derma roller techniques for QR678Neo® hair regrowth therapy improved androgenetic alopecia symptoms, with intradermal injections showing non-significantly better video-microscopic outcomes but more pain and erythema associated with derma rollers.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that PRP therapy was effective and safe for treating androgenic alopecia, promoting 30% hair growth and showing antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria in affected patients.
1 citations
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January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a liposomal-encapsulated Sesbania grandiflora formulation significantly improved hair and scalp health in adults with hair loss over 180 days, showing enhanced hair density, thickness, growth rate, and tensile strength compared to placebo, with no related adverse events reported.
February 2026 in “Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews” This study reviewed existing literature on mesotherapy as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia, finding that it may improve hair density and thickness with generally mild side effects, but emphasized variability in study designs limits the strength of these conclusions.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review found that dutasteride is more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and shaft thickness for androgenetic alopecia in men, with potential for reduced systemic side effects through mesotherapy, although further research is needed on long-term safety and dosage.
April 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this randomized, double-blind study, a shampoo containing Plantago asiatica L. significantly improved hair thickness and density while reducing hair loss over 12 weeks in adults compared to a placebo.
June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers found that topical treatment with adenosine improved hair growth and thickness by significantly increasing hair density and thickness after four months in vivo, with results comparable to minoxidil, potentially due to adenosine's anti-androgenic effects.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that using 'moha: 5-in-1' hair oil for 8 weeks significantly reduced hair fall, increased hair growth rate and thickness, and decreased scalp dandruff among healthy adults with alopecia, with no adverse effects reported.
August 2023 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This review article describes the ingredients and evaluation tests for formulating a hair serum aimed at improving hair growth and preventing hair loss, highlighting the roles of Citrus sinensis, Nigella sativa, flax seed, and coconut oil in addressing hair and scalp health.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry” This study found that using retroauricular full-thickness skin grafts in vestibuloplasty contributed to successful cosmetic and functional outcomes in dental implant rehabilitation for patients with mandibular gunshot injuries.
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article shares the authors' experiences with the erbium YAG laser in hair restoration surgery, noting improved graft yield and reduced thermal damage compared to traditional methods.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article offers guidance for hair transplant surgeons on addressing old or poorly executed transplants, focusing on surgical precision and effective use of limited donor hair to enhance cosmetic outcomes.
January 1996 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This letter to the editor by Walter P. Unger discusses topics related to hair transplantation and reports no new research findings.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews botulinum toxin use in men, focusing on anatomical and treatment differences, with no new clinical results.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers explored the causes and treatment strategies for diffuse telogen effluvium, focusing on 60 patients with the condition linked to iron deficiency anemia, comparing the effectiveness of ferrous salts alone versus combined with Quilib lotion.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This clinical trial reported that Sandalore® 1% significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair volume and anagen HFs in women with telogen effluvium compared to placebo, supporting its potential use in hair growth treatments.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
This study found that proretinal nanoparticles, applied topically, are safe and effective for penetration into hair follicles, enhancing retinoid biological activity in the skin while reducing irritation compared to conventional retinal formulations.