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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical nitroglycerin spray effectively prevents scalp necrosis in hair transplant patients.
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January 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a detailed guide on hair replacement surgery and its practices.
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May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
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May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicles requires more research using computational methods and an integrative approach, considering the current limitations in hair treatment products.
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gene Msx2 is crucial for hair follicle regeneration during wound healing.
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February 2013 in “PLOS ONE” 6-Gingerol, found in ginger, may slow down hair growth and could be used for hair removal.
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Nanofiber structure helps regenerate hair follicles.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Substances from dental stem cells might help treat hair loss.
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July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
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January 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Mouse stem cells from hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
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June 2018 in “Current Urology Reports” Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
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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.
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