195 citations,
July 2005 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
61 citations,
October 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
12 citations,
November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
3 citations,
April 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Male hair loss is caused by inactive hair follicle stem cells.
44 citations,
July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride effectively increases hair growth in men with AGA, works better for those over 30, and may cause some side effects.
50 citations,
September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
40 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Rutin may help treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats.
223 citations,
December 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Case reports in urology” An 8-year-old boy recovered from a rare case of penile tourniquet syndrome after hair removal surgery.
January 2023 in “Karger Kompass. Dermatologie” Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.
100 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
14 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
August 2022 in “Archives of pediatric surgery” Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome is a rare condition where hair or thread tightly wraps around a child's body part, requiring quick treatment to prevent damage.
September 2021 in “Revista Interdisciplinar em Saúde” Oral isotretinoína effectively stabilizes frontal fibrosing alopecia.
8 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” A patch made from human lung fibroblast material helps heal skin wounds effectively, including diabetic ulcers.
46 citations,
April 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.
26 citations,
July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The review suggests that a special cell-derived treatment shows promise for various skin conditions and hair growth but needs more research for confirmation.
1 citations,
September 2011 in “UHOD : Uluslararası hematoloji - onkoloji dergisi” Looking at tissue characteristics isn't reliable for telling apart basal cell carcinoma from certain benign skin tumors.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” Chronic stress in mice changes skin metabolism and gene expression, leading to hair loss.
9 citations,
September 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Getting a hyaluronic acid filler can sometimes cause temporary hair loss due to pressure on an artery, not blockage.
77 citations,
March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
February 2014 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
8 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine” Dental pulp stem cells are better for tissue repair, while fat tissue stem cells may be more suited for wound healing and hair growth.
30 citations,
November 2018 in “EMBO Reports” The Ovol2-Zeb1 circuit is crucial for skin healing and hair growth by guiding cell movement and growth.
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin affects certain genes and pathways involved in cashmere goat hair growth.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Possible link between androgens and COVID-19 severity; more research needed.
3 citations,
January 2014 in “Plastic surgery (Oakville. Print)” Hair transplant surgery is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from scarring in Chinese patients.
4 citations,
August 2021 in “The Malaysian journal of medical sciences/The Malaysian Journal of Medical Science” Eating fewer calories improves the ability of stem cells to repair and renew the body in various tissues.