May 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors better understand and treat nail fungus.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
2 citations,
May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Keeping the head elevated for 1.5 days after hair transplant surgery helps prevent facial swelling.
December 2023 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Ayurvedic treatment, including leech therapy, can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.
January 2020 in “International journal of scientific research” Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.
February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
September 2017 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.
47 citations,
July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
30 citations,
December 1972 in “Archives of dermatology” The steroid solution can regrow hair but often causes skin issues and doesn't work long-term.
22 citations,
August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
6 citations,
July 2008 in “Clinical and experimental optometry” Prostaglandin eye drops for glaucoma can rarely cause too much cheek hair growth.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Heat-killed Enterococcus faecalis EF-2001 may promote hair growth and transition hair follicles to the growth phase.
4 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.
4 citations,
March 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
3 citations,
February 1990 in “Contact Dermatitis” Contact dermatitis may speed up hair loss in some cases.
2 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
2 citations,
November 2017 in “Case Reports” A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Lecture Notes in Computer Science” A proposed robotic system could make hair harvesting for baldness treatment faster and more precise.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” The dietary supplement significantly improved skin, nails, and hair in older adults.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “The Journal of nutrition, health & aging” Higher hair levels of zinc and chromium were linked to less cognitive decline in very old people.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Machine learning and deep learning can effectively diagnose alopecia areata.
July 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair transplantation moves hair to bald areas and it should grow like it did before, but it's not a perfect cure for hair loss.
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article suggests that hair transplant surgery may not be purely cosmetic because it treats a disease and calls for clearer guidelines on its classification.
PRP therapy can regrow 30%-40% of lost hair in 3 months without side effects.
Delonix polymeric nanoparticles with isotretinoin effectively treat acne by targeting hair follicles and reducing skin irritation.
January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Newspaper articles on alopecia are often inaccurate and sometimes mix up different types of hair loss.
March 2017 in “De Gruyter eBooks” The Leechbook shows how hair and sexual health were key to medieval masculinity and some remedies may still be useful.
PRP hair treatment is generally safe but may cause minor pain, bleeding, redness, and scalp tightness, and isn't suitable for everyone.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant surgeons should also focus on their patients' overall health, including regular check-ups and screening for common health issues.