5 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” Both main and alternative Wnt signaling are important for regrowing rodent whisker follicles.
55 citations,
December 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
31 citations,
April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress in mice delays hair growth and treatments blocking substance P can partly reverse this effect.
12 citations,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.
10 citations,
August 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Actinic superficial folliculitis is a unique skin condition caused by intense heat and sweating.
12 citations,
April 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” There's no significant relationship between hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and demodex infestation.
22 citations,
November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alternative medicine lacks scientific support and relies on the placebo effect, but remains popular and integrated into German healthcare.
7 citations,
January 1993 in “Rheumatology” Most skin rashes in rheumatoid arthritis patients were not caused by their medication, and careful evaluation allowed most to keep taking their beneficial treatment.
7 citations,
January 1996 in “In Practice” The document concludes that a thorough examination and various tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating ear inflammation in pets.
90 citations,
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Minoxidil was the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in rats compared to Aminexil or Kerium.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may be a better treatment for hair loss than Minoxidil.
32 citations,
June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Olive leaf compound oleuropein helps grow hair in mice.
4 citations,
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
25 citations,
April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair regrowth slows with age and can be affected by treatments that change enzyme activity in the skin.
5 citations,
December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice” Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
20 citations,
September 2005 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
60 citations,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
101 citations,
November 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.
53 citations,
March 2014 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” IGF-1 injections help mice grow more hair by increasing cell growth and blocking a hair growth inhibitor.
148 citations,
February 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus have skin problems, and skin symptoms are often the first sign of the disease.
27 citations,
April 2005 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.
5 citations,
January 1987 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.
28 citations,
October 1992 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” SIP is a better method for measuring hair growth accurately.
5 citations,
August 2020 in “Curēus” The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
11 citations,
April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
June 2007 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Finasteride is effective in stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth in most men with mild side effects.
20 citations,
December 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Smoking and drinking worsened hair loss in men with genetic hair loss, while eating and sleeping habits didn't; genetics played a bigger role than environment in hair loss.
2 citations,
September 2015 in “Clínica e Investigación en Arteriosclerosis” Some skin conditions may increase the risk of heart disease, but are not yet included in cardiovascular prevention guidelines.
29 citations,
September 2014 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.