30 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
February 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Temporary facial blanching can occur after Botulinum toxin injections, but it resolves without discomfort.
December 2024 in “Archives of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” Combining stem cells with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
62 citations,
February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Technique creates 3D cell spheroids for hair-follicle regeneration.
19 citations,
January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” The Nd:YAG laser safely reduces facial hair and slows regrowth, with patient satisfaction.
340 citations,
September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” The study found that in Latin America, ancestry varies by location, influences physical traits, and affects how people perceive their own heritage.
20 citations,
September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair diameter and density, stopped hair fall, and boosted hair growth in men with hair loss, with no reported side effects.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.
161 citations,
July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
11 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Some synthetic carbohydrate receptors, especially compounds 3 and 15, show strong potential for treating Zika virus.
June 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
August 2017 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin” Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
July 2021 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Low ferritin, vitamin D deficiency, and thyroid problems may contribute to hair loss in some hospital patients in Western Saudi Arabia.
10 citations,
May 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Understanding and manipulating epigenetic changes can potentially lead to human organ regeneration therapies, but more research is needed to improve these methods and minimize risks.
8 citations,
April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
August 2022 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. and Baccaurea racemosa extracts help hair growth.
1 citations,
December 2013 in “Urological Science” A man developed male breast cancer after four years of finasteride treatment for an enlarged prostate.
21 citations,
November 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” Mouse skin color ranges from pink to black, depending on their hair growth cycle.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
19 citations,
June 2017 in “Asian journal of urology” Family doctors can manage older men with urinary symptoms using exams, tests, and medications.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” Premature hair graying in the face may be influenced by genetics and environment.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” Chocolate has potential health benefits.
March 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” In 2021, JAMA Dermatology published significant findings on skin conditions post-COVID vaccination, melanoma surveillance, atopic dermatitis treatments, and confirmed that sun protection does not harm bone health.
3 citations,
September 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Pulsed Electric Fields can effectively stimulate hair growth in rats.
Older male COVID-19 patients are more likely to experience hair loss.
May 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” Nonactivated low leukocyte PRP injections can significantly increase hair and follicle density in women with alopecia.
39 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
14 citations,
September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil improves hair density in women with androgenetic alopecia, with mild side effects.
68 citations,
January 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Microdermabrasion combined with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is a safe and effective way to treat stubborn melasma.