Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
Integrin alphavbeta6 is important for wound healing and hair growth, and blocking it may improve these processes.
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.
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June 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” PRP preservation improves hair transplant results better than saline.
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June 2019 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” The procedure safely and effectively lifted the lateral brow, improving appearance with minimal complications.
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March 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” CO2 fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair without scarring by affecting certain inflammatory and growth-related molecules.
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June 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Yellow dots were the most common sign of alopecia areata found using trichoscopy.
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
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January 2017 in “Journal of research in pharmacy practice” The combination of zinc sulfate and calcium pantothenate effectively controls early-stage hair loss.
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November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Combining minoxidil and fibroblast growth factor is more effective for treating male hair loss than using either alone.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Low-cost dermoscopes can effectively diagnose early female pattern hair loss.
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research found specific facial points that help create natural-looking beard lines for better beard restoration.
May 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” Nonactivated low leukocyte PRP injections can significantly increase hair and follicle density in women with alopecia.
January 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Chinese women's hair gets thinner and grayer with age, and scalp conditions change, especially after 40.
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November 2021 in “Biomolecules” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal plant that helps treat diseases, protects the liver and nerves, and promotes hair growth.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The HairCheck® device is effective for measuring hair loss and growth in people with alopecia.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesotherapy is not significantly better than minoxidil for treating male hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP works faster and is a safe alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Nail issues are common in alopecia areata patients.
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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.
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
December 2023 in “JAAD international” Teledermatology is highly effective for diagnosing and managing hair loss.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A substance called Cell-free fat extract can effectively treat common hair loss by increasing hair growth and density.
New imaging tools help doctors better examine hair and scalp health without surgery.
May 2019 in “Journal of Acupuncture Research” Sebalgukhwa-san (SGS) can help treat hair loss without liver toxicity.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both PRP and minoxidil together works better for treating hair loss in men than using either one alone.
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