214 citations,
March 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a reversible hair loss condition that requires a detailed diagnosis and often resolves on its own.
June 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Vitamin D is linked to hair health, but more research is needed for its use in treating female hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Higher substance P levels may cause discomfort in hair loss patients.
Ganoderma lucidum extract may help treat stress-related hair loss.
45 citations,
July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy affects blood vessels in hair follicles, not stem cells, allowing hair regrowth.
35 citations,
August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
12 citations,
May 2017 in “Medicine” Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.
64 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
8 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Eclipta alba extract was found to be effective in promoting hair growth in hairless mice.
October 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” The belief about hair shedding phases is likely incorrect and needs reevaluation.
29 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Steven Kossard classified lymphocyte-related hair loss into four patterns, each linked to different types of baldness.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
5 citations,
July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in a woman with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome improved after stopping L-tryptophan and starting treatment.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melanocytes may trigger the immune response in alopecia areata, affecting hair regrowth.
13 citations,
July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation and Demodex mites might contribute to hair loss, and targeting them could help treat it.
29 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
55 citations,
July 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
18 citations,
January 1998 in “Endocrine” RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Radiofrequency devices can help remove or grow hair, but more research is needed.
12 citations,
May 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man's gray hair got darker and thicker after using a psoriasis drug.
46 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Non-ablative and ablative fractional lasers helped hair growth in some cases without major side effects, but didn't work for all hair disorders.
November 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Platelet-rich plasma injections can help treat hair loss in lupus patients.
12 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for female pattern hair loss and can greatly improve quality of life with careful planning.
94 citations,
September 2014 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Nanoparticles can improve skin treatments by better targeting hair follicles, but more research is needed for advancement.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
October 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” The patient has a rare skin condition that shows features of two known disorders.
17 citations,
October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.