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July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Proteolytic enzymes damage hair follicles by detaching stem cells.
4 citations,
October 2009 in “Skin research and technology” Colorimetry can accurately measure hair growth rates in mice.
6 citations,
May 2009 in “Cell transplantation” Green tea component EGCG helps keep rat skin grafts viable longer.
26 citations,
March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
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June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.
24 citations,
March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
52 citations,
May 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.
17 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Flightless I protein affects hair growth, with low levels delaying it and high levels increasing hair length in rodents.
June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
Surgical repigmentation can permanently restore color to white hair in vitiligo patients.
April 2018 in “Routledge eBooks” Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.
14 citations,
July 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Applying EGCG on the skin can prevent hair loss caused by testosterone in mice.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Certain genes are more active in baby scalp cells and can help grow hair when added to adult mouse skin cells.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.
March 2019 in “Applied sciences” Laser therapy might help regrow hair in alopecia totalis better than steroids alone.
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September 1947 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” Electrolysis is better for permanent hair removal with less scarring.
10 citations,
July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
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April 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” The enzyme from Bacillus cereus can be used in detergents and leather processing.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
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February 2019 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” Anagen grow, a herbal hair serum, effectively promotes hair growth and could be an alternative to finasteride and beneficial for Minoxidil users.
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May 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” FUE is a versatile hair transplant technique with many uses and good outcomes when performed with skill.
68 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser/light treatments for hair loss are popular but lack scientific data proving effectiveness.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Surgical methods like suction blister grafting and split-thickness skin grafting are highly successful for vitiligo repigmentation, but choosing the right patients is crucial for success.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is better than trichogram for diagnosing female hair loss.
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February 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a woman's pubic hair, improving her appearance and satisfaction.