Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
July 2008 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Global oil use will rise, US corn-to-ethanol policy is flawed, and various social and economic issues need attention.
June 1930 in “Archives of dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex, and treatments have mixed results.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” 88% phenol is effective for treating alopecia areata.
6 citations,
June 2023 in “American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book” Cannabis, cryotherapy, and scalp cooling can help improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Saw palmetto extract may help treat brain tumors by blocking a specific growth signal and blood vessel formation.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” A new treatment called SAMiRNA-AR68 increases hair count in people with hair loss, showing similar results to existing treatments but without side effects.
1 citations,
April 2024 in “Science Advances” Female cuckoo color differences are linked to their unique genes and help avoid male harassment.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” April 2024 in “Food science & nutrition” Many displaced schoolchildren in Cameroon are malnourished, with high rates of thinness, stunting, underweight, and deficiencies in iron and protein.
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.
February 2023 in “Materials today bio” The treatment effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia without causing skin irritation.
20 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.
370 citations,
September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
203 citations,
December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
138 citations,
August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
115 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.
103 citations,
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
85 citations,
December 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in women with early-stage alopecia.
80 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.
45 citations,
October 1988 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Using topical minoxidil for baldness can cause heart problems, especially in those with heart disease.
30 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.
15 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Treat pattern hair loss with finasteride and topical minoxidil.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
4 citations,
December 2020 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Tetracycline can stick to hair follicles and potentially cause hair loss.
4 citations,
May 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Cow placenta lotion works like minoxidil 2% for female hair loss, with fewer side effects.
3 citations,
August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that skin grafts are essential for repairing tissue loss, with various types available and ongoing research into substitutes to improve outcomes and reduce donor site issues.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Herbal solution improves hair diameter and density more than 5% minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Pharmacognosy research” The herbal hair dye with natural ingredients like henna was successfully made and tested, but more research is needed on its effectiveness on different hair colors and benefits.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” The document suggests using natural remedies like bloodletting and honey for various health issues but lacks scientific evidence for their effectiveness.