49 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Men with a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience it themselves, especially if both parents have hair loss.
19 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Certain plant extracts can effectively treat skin conditions like athlete's foot, chronic vein problems, sun damage, skin growths, vitiligo, and hair loss, and may also improve skin appearance.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking the protein CXCL12 with a specific antibody can increase hair growth in common hair loss conditions.
12 citations,
January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
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July 2020 in “Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology” Scientists improved an enzyme to better produce a hair growth-promoting chemical from an immunosuppressant.
May 2023 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Early-stage male pattern baldness shows two types of hair loss: one on the top of the head linked to hormonal changes, and another at the back of the head. The top hair loss responds well to specific treatment, while the back hair loss does not.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “PubMed” The medulla in Asian scalp hair has a tubular structure that allows ions and large molecules to flow through it.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” PRP injection therapy shows promise for treating hair loss, increasing hair count and thickness with minimal side effects.
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April 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The combination of Stemoxydine® and Resveratrol improves hair density in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss.
38 citations,
August 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” A disease causing skin issues in young adult German short-haired pointers is hereditary, with most affected dogs not responding to treatment.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products reduced hair roughness, a combination of Stemoxydine and Resveratrol increased hair density, fermented mackerel oil promoted hair growth, and genes TERT and Bmi-1 helped create new hair follicles.
6 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estrogen receptors may not affect mouse hair growth as previously thought, and oxybenzone in sunscreen is stable in sunlight.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” Your genes, especially IL-1a, can predict how well a hair growth treatment with platelet rich plasma will work for you.
November 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” The new treatment using nanoparticles with ISX9 can effectively regrow hair without major side effects.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
50 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
17 citations,
June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
17 citations,
June 2012 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
11 citations,
July 2018 in “AJGP” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
2 citations,
November 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The phytosome lotion made from Mangkokan leaf extract was more effective for hair growth than 2% minoxidil, especially at 30% concentration.
2 citations,
June 2021 in “Medicine” High levels of cortisol in hair are linked to a greater risk of brain aneurysm rupture.
January 2022 in “Food Science and Technology” The herbal mixture could potentially improve hair loss.
21 citations,
May 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Overweight smokers have worse hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” PRP therapy might help increase hair growth for nonscarring alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
July 1998 in “Chromatographia” Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.
25 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecules” Quercitrin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving cell health.
5 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecules” Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.
The new gel with Zinc Oxide nanoparticles and finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss when applied to the skin.