April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is generally safe and effective for hair loss, acne scars, skin discoloration, and facial rejuvenation, but deeper injections are better and multiple treatments can increase risk of side effects.
80 citations,
March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
68 citations,
March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
46 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A scale was made to measure hair loss severity in African American women.
19 citations,
September 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking TSLP reduces skin inflammation and cell overgrowth in psoriasis.
16 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.
13 citations,
January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are promising for multiple therapies, but more research is needed to fully understand and optimize their use.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that improving patient safety and quality is increasingly important in dermatology.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “PubMed” All five hair fiber products improved appearance but didn't stick to completely bald areas.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Wearing a hijab may lead to earlier hair loss due to vitamin D deficiency and scalp conditions.
April 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The woman likely has secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
August 1985 in “Proceedings ... annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America/Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America” Hair dye can damage dog hair and cause health issues.
July 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
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September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
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October 2011 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Rhodococcus equi causes severe pneumonia in young foals, and effective vaccines are needed due to foals' weak immune responses.
63 citations,
September 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists found a way to grow human hair cells in a lab that can create new hair when transplanted.
62 citations,
March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
53 citations,
October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
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May 1982 in “PubMed” Intralesional steroid injections can effectively treat calcinosis and ulcers in scleroderma.
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
24 citations,
July 2018 in “Stem cells” Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
15 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
13 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
10 citations,
March 2015 in “PubMed” Scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo technique, is a promising non-surgical treatment for hair and scalp deformities, despite potential complications.
10 citations,
May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Technique effectively reconstructs large scalp defects with minimal hair loss and visible scarring.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study suggests that mast cells might be involved in the hair loss condition telogen effluvium and could be a target for treatment.
6 citations,
August 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Using antioxidants on the scalp can make it healthier and decrease hair loss.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “International journal of cosmetic science (Print)” Using piroctone olamine on the scalp helps reduce hair loss and improves scalp health.