February 2024 in “Bioactive Materials” The new hair loss treatment combining nitric oxide and minoxidil in a special carrier is effective for hair regrowth.
December 2023 in “Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy J” The minoxidil gel could be a better treatment for hair loss than traditional forms.
December 2023 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.
November 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” A protein from fat-derived stem cells, DKK1, is linked to hair loss and blocking it may help treat alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
November 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
October 2023 in “Georgetown medical review” Finasteride and Dutasteride can improve hair growth in male baldness but may cause temporary sexual dysfunction and possibly affect fertility.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Immune cells are essential for skin regeneration using biomaterial scaffolds.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
September 2023 in “Dentistry” Baby teeth stem cells can potentially grow organs and treat diseases.
August 2023 in “Life” Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The new hair transplant device reduces damage to hair follicles and makes surgery more comfortable for the surgeon.
June 2023 in “Antioxidants” Lipids from Schizochytrium sp. help prevent hair loss by protecting hair cells from damage and promoting hair growth.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The hair growth serum Trichosera® was effective in increasing hair regrowth and density and reducing hair fall without significant side effects.
January 2023 in “Journal of surgery and research” New treatment effectively reverses hair thinning in most patients with mild side effects.
June 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Efficient delivery systems are needed for the clinical use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.
January 2022 in “Sustainable development goals series” The document concludes that significant investment in agricultural innovation is necessary to achieve global food security and nutrition.
January 2022 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.
Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.
October 2020 in “Springer eBooks” Hair restoration has evolved to use follicular units for more natural results, moving away from older methods like large plug grafts and scalp reductions.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
August 2023 in “Journal of analytical & pharmaceutical research” Microneedle-assisted therapy with human basic fibroblast growth factor significantly regrew hair in patients with hair loss.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics”
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that the best approach for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss is a combination of different treatments.
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August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.