January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” A special coating was made for artificial hair fibers that can slowly release silver ions for up to 56 days, providing long-term protection against bacteria and inflammation.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.
October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin affects certain genes and pathways involved in cashmere goat hair growth.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin can increase cashmere yield by altering gene expression and restarting the growth cycle early.
The document plans to assess if Xiao-Chai-Hu-Tang is effective for chronic fatigue syndrome but has no results yet.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin treatment improved cashmere production in goats for one cycle without lasting effects on the next cycle.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain small molecules can help regrow hair by turning on the body's cell cleanup process.
January 2018 in “Social Science Research Network” Certain small molecules that trigger cell cleanup processes can promote hair growth.
Melatonin increased the activity of a hair growth gene in Cashmere goats.
May 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.
March 2023 in “International Journal of bioprinting” Zinc/silicon-infused hydrogel helps regenerate hair follicles.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Water extract of Cacumen Platycladi helps hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosis in the bulge area of hair follicles can cause hair thinning in male pattern baldness, and drugs that inhibit fibrosis might help reverse this.
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February 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.
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October 2017 in “Advanced drug delivery reviews” The review suggests that there are various treatments to help restore skin color after severe burns.
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November 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.
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September 2018 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” A new liposome treatment helps heal deep burns on mice by improving hair regrowth and reducing scarring.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The silk fibroin hydrogel with FGF-2-liposome can potentially treat hair loss in mice.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” NFIC helps rat dental cells grow and turn into bone-like cells.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Both individual and combined treatments of tofacitinib and corticosteroids can help regrow hair in moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ongoing treatment may be necessary.
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June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
December 2022 in “The Aging Male” Lower 2D:4D ratio and older age increase the risk of severe hair loss in men.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
November 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Longer immunotherapy treatment may improve outcomes for Merkel cell carcinoma patients.
57 citations,
August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
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March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
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August 1999 in “The American journal of pathology” Basal cell carcinomas have much higher levels of Vitamin D3 receptors compared to healthy skin.