September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
March 2021 in “AACE clinical case reports” A man with both Klinefelter syndrome and primary hyperparathyroidism showed a rare combination of symptoms and genetic patterns.
July 2020 in “Comparative medicine” NSG mice had the most mites, and genetic factors affect immune response and susceptibility.
June 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” First-time mothers had higher stress hormone levels in late pregnancy than mothers who had given birth before.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The skin has different types of stem cells that can repair and regenerate tissue.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” iPSCs could help develop treatments for hair loss.
38 citations,
May 2009 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” TrichoScan® is a reliable tool for measuring hair growth, providing quicker and more consistent results than manual methods.
Some bacteria use arsenic compounds as antibiotics, and others have evolved resistance; a particular arsenic-based compound shows potential as a new antimalarial treatment.
50 citations,
October 1986 in “European journal of pediatrics” A boy with severe Vitamin D-resistant rickets did not respond to treatment and lacked a common symptom, suggesting a need for alternative treatments.
25 citations,
August 1992 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology” The new system can grow hair in the lab and test hair growth treatments.
151 citations,
August 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
128 citations,
March 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
124 citations,
June 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Fat cells in the skin help start healing and form important repair cells after injury.
89 citations,
August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
85 citations,
March 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” The genus Sophora has compounds with potential health benefits and could lead to new drugs, but more research is needed to understand their effects and safety.
81 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
23 citations,
May 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Insulin or IGF-I is needed for hair growth in newborn mice, while minoxidil helps adult mouse hair grow, suggesting a way to study human hair loss.
21 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
17 citations,
January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
14 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
14 citations,
May 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The modified wash test is better than TrichoScan® for diagnosing hair loss.
13 citations,
January 2020 in “Neuroscience” Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
13 citations,
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.
12 citations,
November 2020 in “Molecules” Carvone helps treat skin issues by reducing melanin and stopping harmful cell growth.
10 citations,
April 2000 in “Archives of Oral Biology” Minocycline may cause hair loss by increasing DHT levels, but finasteride can help counteract this effect.
8 citations,
October 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nonanal from fruits and vegetables promotes hair growth by increasing growth factors.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
6 citations,
August 1989 in “European journal of pediatrics” Child with rickets improved with a specific vitamin D therapy, but alopecia did not change.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin Research and Technology” TrichoScan needs optimization as it underestimated hair density by 38.9% compared to manual counting.