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January 2023 in “Scientific Reports” HIF-1α is important for hair growth and could be a treatment target for hair loss.
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July 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Laser treatment and synovial fluid can change hair follicle cells to resemble joint cells, with the changes being more significant when both treatments are used together.
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February 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP use in skin care and plastic surgery is growing, especially in the U.S. and Italy.
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January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Combining CO2 laser with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for treating acne scars than laser alone.
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October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Double-spin PRP is more effective for treating female hair loss than single-spin PRP.
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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Key genes and RNAs related to hair growth in sheep were identified, aiding future breeding improvements.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Certain medications, including some immune drugs, contraceptives, and hair loss treatments, are often linked to hair loss.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” "Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily is the most effective treatment for male hair loss."
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March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
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November 2023 in “Children” Many pediatric epilepsy patients experience preventable severe adverse drug reactions, especially with certain medications and risk factors.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
September 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Certain peptides, caffeine, taurine, and an iron complex may improve hair regrowth when used with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss.
August 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps increase hair density in male patients with hair loss but doesn't change hair thickness.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may improve healing in chronic wounds and vitiligo and promote hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” N,N-Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt helps reduce skin inflammation and improves skin cell growth and healing.
July 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Most UK survey participants had negative side effects from botulinum toxin injections, with many not fully recovering physically, emotionally, or financially.
July 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Cellcurin therapy with microneedling increases hair density and thickness in treating hair loss in men and women.
May 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Platelet-rich plasma injections can help the body heal and treat conditions like hair loss, wound healing, acne scars, erectile dysfunction, and osteoarthritis, but more research is needed.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found new potential mechanisms in mouse hair growth by studying RNA interactions.
July 2022 in “Biomedicines” 4-Aminopyridine improves skin wound healing and tissue regeneration by increasing cell growth and promoting nerve repair.
May 2022 in “Clinical Epigenetics” A mother's iron levels early in pregnancy can influence the DNA makeup of her child, potentially affecting the child's health.
January 2021 in “Global Dermatology” Cellcurex™ treatment increased hair growth and thickness but caused pain and bleeding.
January 2020 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia have shorter hair follicles and more c-kit, a stem cell factor receptor, which could predict how the condition progresses.