The guide suggests using keratin fibers and wigs to help hair look thicker or hide hair loss.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Botulinum toxin A has limited effectiveness for 3 months in treating female pattern hair loss and may reduce scalp oiliness.
7 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hyaluronic acid fillers and combination treatments significantly improve facial defects from autoimmune diseases and are well-tolerated.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people are becoming allergic to natural products like propolis and marigold, especially women.
January 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” DEEPLY ROOTED® supplement seems to effectively improve hair growth and quality in women with no side effects.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
2 citations,
February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bimatoprost solution 0.03% is effective for treating sparse eyelashes.
11 citations,
July 2018 in “AJGP” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Lactoferrin levels are lower in people with chronic hair shedding, suggesting supplements could help treat it.
46 citations,
September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” Hair loss treatments include medications and new methods like low-level light therapy, which may work by boosting cell activity and blood flow.
79 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
9 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
7 citations,
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new hair transplant method combines individual and group follicles for better results and efficiency.
102 citations,
July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
1113 citations,
August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.
12 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
July 2020 in “Nepalese journal of ophthalmology” A boy with progeria had eye problems and signs of aging like hair loss and skin wrinkling.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Transplanted hair follicles can change and adapt to new areas of the body, with the immune system possibly playing a role in this adjustment.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
28 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
5 citations,
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A hair restoration technique was introduced that mixes different types of hair groupings to reduce procedure time, limit damage, and potentially increase hair density, suggesting more hair can be transplanted than previously thought.
22 citations,
May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolic acid may help hair grow by activating pathways important for hair growth.
4 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
25 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The marine complex supplement significantly improved hair growth in men with thinning hair without adverse effects.
36 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
13 citations,
March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Leg hair can be used for eyelash transplants, resulting in fuller lashes with less maintenance.