31 citations,
January 2009 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Damage to hair follicle stem cells causes permanent hair loss and scarring in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
71 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of molecular cell biology/Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” mTOR signaling helps activate hair stem cells by balancing out the suppression caused by BMP during hair growth.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Fat-derived stem cells and their secretions show promise for treating skin aging and hair loss.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nannochloropsis salina fermented oil may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
12 citations,
March 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease developed lupus-like skin lesions, improved with treatment, suggesting a unique skin condition in carriers.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
1 citations,
February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hormone-replacement therapy improved a woman's skin condition known as lymphomatoid papulosis.
31 citations,
November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Corticosteroid injections for hair loss may cause eye problems, so caution is needed.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” The document concludes that doctors should check for frontal fibrosing alopecia in patients with acquired hyperpigmentation and that early treatment is important.
44 citations,
November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
479 citations,
June 2014 in “Science” Epithelial stem cells can adapt and help in tissue repair and regeneration.
A low dose of rapamycin increases inner ear hair cell creation by boosting SOX2+ cell numbers.
1 citations,
May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and patients need emotional support and self-acceptance.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
45 citations,
January 2010 in “Forensic science international” Neonatal hair can help determine drug exposure during pregnancy.
15 citations,
February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” RNA aptamers can specifically block FGF5-related cell growth, potentially treating related diseases or hair disorders.
88 citations,
June 2019 in “Cell reports” Certain small molecules can promote hair growth by activating a cellular cleanup process called autophagy.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia may be due to ongoing tiny inflammation and tissue changes around hair follicles.
25 citations,
December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
56 citations,
September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
7 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Primary idiopathic pseudopelade of Brocq causes gradual, scarring hair loss with no effective treatment.
132 citations,
September 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” A reliable system was developed to distinguish hair growth stages, aiding in identifying hair growth promoters or inhibitors.
9 citations,
December 2022 in “Phytomedicine” More high-quality research is needed to recommend flavonoids and saponins for clinical use.
24 citations,
September 2014 in “PloS one” Thyroid hormone receptors are essential for hair growth and wound healing.
13 citations,
April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and causes hair growth, with some side effects.
January 2016 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The study found that a one-step antibody method is better than the LSAB method for accurately studying hair follicle structures without false positives.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Dissolvable microneedles with Ginsenoside Rg3 can help treat hair loss by improving drug delivery and stimulating hair growth.
7 citations,
July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.