February 2024 in “Pharmaceutical research” Hair follicles affect how well small molecules can pass through the skin, and this varies depending on the molecule's features.
35 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
14 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” FUE hair transplant is a promising method with benefits like less scarring, but requires a skilled surgeon and can damage hair follicles.
47 citations,
April 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” Bcl-2 overexpression protects against UVB damage but worsens hair loss from chemotherapy.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
13 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Effective repair of bad hair transplants requires skilled techniques and careful use of donor hair, with strategies like reimplantation and camouflage, and new methods to minimize scarring.
6 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” 150 kHz electromagnetic radiation might help improve PCOS in rats.
5 citations,
October 2013 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Some horses lose hair without inflammation or itching due to various conditions, and while mainly a cosmetic issue, diagnosis requires examination and biopsies, and breeding is not advised if it's hereditary.
4 citations,
May 2012 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created three types of structures to help regrow hair follicles, and all showed promising results for hair regeneration.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology” Thymoma in cats can cause hair loss without inflammation.
January 2023 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Proper planning for hair transplants is crucial for natural results, with careful patient selection and strategic graft placement being key factors.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The best results in surgical hair restoration come from careful techniques, optimal use of limited hair supply, correct hair direction, saving hair for key areas, understanding scarring effects, and adjusting hair graft density.
15 citations,
January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.
1 citations,
May 2003 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” The boy had trichotillomania, causing hair loss, and treatment focused on habit reversal and support.
September 2023 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Various treatments for common hair loss in men and women are effective, but should be tailored to individual needs and potential side effects.
March 2019 in “The International Journal of Advanced Smart Convergence” Radish saponin extract may help grow hair in balding mice.
8 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Traumatic anserine folliculosis is a skin condition caused by friction, treatable with topical cream and avoiding trauma.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
37 citations,
May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
19 citations,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Dermal-epidermal interactions are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
2 citations,
September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
226 citations,
September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
100 citations,
November 1996 in “Molecular Medicine Today” Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.
55 citations,
October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a hereditary condition causing hair loss in children due to abnormal hair follicles.
40 citations,
October 2002 in “Endocrinology” Vitamin D3 analogs can promote hair growth in mice genetically prone to hair loss.
34 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.