November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 21-year-old male with a rare genetic disorder experienced sudden hair loss and high DHEAS levels, likely due to a condition similar to PCOS, usually seen in women.
October 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical negative results” People with Alopecia areata have higher levels of certain T regulatory cells in their blood.
September 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The new 3D sponge-like material helps cells grow and heals wounds effectively.
March 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Trapezoid donor strips give more hair follicles than elliptical ones in hair transplants.
January 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Therapy” Electric Follicle Stimulation may promote hair growth and density with no known side effects.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 150 kHz Electromagnetic Radiation seems to reduce the number and size of ovarian cysts in rats with PCOS, with minimal changes in developing follicles.
March 2020 in “Asian journal of biological sciences” Ellagic acid may help prevent hair loss caused by testosterone in rats.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Differences in skin and gut bacteria may contribute to alopecia areata.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
July 2018 in “Current Analytical Chemistry” The method effectively detects minoxidil in hair-growth products.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.
Prussian Blue causes hair cuticles to detach, weakening the hair.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Men with male pattern baldness have increased arterial stiffness.
September 2013 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” High dose rate electronic brachytherapy is an effective and safe non-surgical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer with good cosmetic results after three years.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.
January 2011 in “National Medical Frontiers of China” Elderly SLE patients show fewer typical symptoms and more hormonal side effects.
The project improved provider knowledge about PCOS but didn't significantly change diagnosis and management practices.
Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
September 2001 in “PubMed” The new X-ray technique allows for precise and non-destructive measurement of elements in hair, creating the first database of its kind for a specific ethnic group.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of canthaxanthin may cause reversible changes in the eye, including crystal deposits and altered vision responses.
November 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combined treatment for hair loss is effective, easy to use, and has mild side effects.
188 citations,
May 2009 in “Plant physiology” Researchers found 19 genes important for root hair growth in a plant called Arabidopsis.
109 citations,
January 1980 in “Science of the total environment” Analyzing trace elements in human hair is complex and needs a standardized method.
55 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma, taken from a person's own blood, can help rejuvenate skin, stimulate hair growth, and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
46 citations,
May 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
40 citations,
September 2019 in “World journal of clinical cases” An elderly man's hair grew back after a treatment that transferred healthy gut bacteria.
37 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” A gene in Arabidopsis thaliana, AtPRPL1, affects root hair length but not cell wall composition.
36 citations,
October 2016 in “Medical mycology” PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.