7 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat tissue and a specific protein are crucial for healthy hair growth and maintenance.
October 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” The review suggests that lifestyle, diet, and environment affect hair loss, and Ayurveda offers ways to maintain hair health.
February 2024 in “Tissue & Cell” New tissue engineering strategies show promise for regenerating human hair follicles, which could improve hair loss treatments.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss lowers young men's self-esteem, increasing social anxiety and affecting daily life.
43 citations,
December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
208 citations,
December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.
June 2023 in “International journal on recent and innovation trends in computing and communication” Combining multiple algorithms predicts hair fall more accurately than using single algorithms.
27 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Modern hair restoration techniques have evolved from punch grafting to methods like micro-grafting and follicular unit transplantation, but they are labor-intensive, expensive, and can lead to patient dissatisfaction. Future treatments may involve cloned hair follicles and drugs like finasteride.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.
38 citations,
February 2011 in “Annals of Oncology” Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
236 citations,
July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
27 citations,
March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
21 citations,
May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
193 citations,
August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
53 citations,
May 2010 in “PubMed” Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting and a strategic design can give great results even for men with severe hair loss.
2 citations,
January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
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.
30 citations,
December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Parietal scalp area has lower hair density and smaller hair diameter in women with hair loss.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
3 citations,
July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PHAT may improve hair growth better than PRP alone.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
223 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The conclusion is that proper signaling is crucial for hair growth and development, and errors can lead to cancer or hair loss.
91 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
22 citations,
October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
16 citations,
January 2013 in “Internal Medicine” Early hair whitening may indicate a higher risk of heart disease in young and middle-aged men.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found four key stages of cell development that are important for hair growth and shedding in cashmere goats.
65 citations,
September 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking BMP signaling causes hair loss and disrupts hair growth cycles.
52 citations,
September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ginseng and its compounds may help hair growth and prevent hair loss, but more human trials are needed to confirm this.