3 citations,
January 2022 in “Precision medicine and clinical omics” Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Microneedling with PRP is as effective and safe as minoxidil+finasteride for treating hair loss.
5 citations,
March 2017 in “Laser Physics Letters” Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.
20 citations,
January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” People with Alopecia areata often have lower Vitamin D levels, which might affect the severity of their condition.
5 citations,
April 2015 in “HSOA journal of clinical dermatology & therapy” Triamcinolone acetonide mesotherapy may be effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata.
July 2021 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders quickly and non-invasively.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
2 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride more effective than finasteride for hair growth; SM04554 safe and potentially effective for hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
107 citations,
August 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections improve hair thickness for baldness.
69 citations,
April 2019 in “Biomedicines” PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.
67 citations,
April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.
36 citations,
August 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP with microneedling effectively treats hair loss, and dermoscopy helps evaluate results.
36 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
33 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
31 citations,
February 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Thai people's hair density decreases with age and varies by scalp area, but hair thickness stays the same regardless of age or scalp area.
31 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
30 citations,
December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Parietal scalp area has lower hair density and smaller hair diameter in women with hair loss.
29 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with high androgen levels may have more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
28 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Combining electrodynamic microneedle with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in Chinese men.
26 citations,
May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
25 citations,
June 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling helps increase the absorption of a melanin product into hair follicles, which may improve laser hair removal effectiveness.
24 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, and minoxidil improves hair growth.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
17 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” Abnormal cuticle and hair shaft medulla cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia; sonography helps diagnose and manage it.
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July 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” iL-PRF treatment improves hair growth for androgenetic alopecia.
13 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Inflammation around hair follicles may worsen hair loss; evaluating and treating it can improve transplant results.
11 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Home-use microneedle devices might safely boost 5% minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth.
9 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin at a low dose for three months does not significantly affect hair growth.