January 2018 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” The Biofield Energy Treated herbal mixture increased hair growth in mice compared to the untreated mixture.
July 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporine starts hair growth faster, while minoxidil makes it last longer.
April 2023 in “PLOS ONE” Avicennia marina extract and avicequinone C can potentially promote hair growth and treat hair loss by interfering with hair loss mechanisms and boosting growth factors.
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
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October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
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January 2007 in “Therapy” The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development” Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Mouse amnion can turn into skin and hair follicles with help from certain cells and factors.
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The nanoparticles improved hair growth and enlarged hair bulbs.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Methyl vanillate spray increases hair count and hair mass in women with hair loss.
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Brazilian propolis was found to speed up hair growth in mice by increasing the growth of skin cells that form hair.
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Synthetic ceramides may help hair growth by boosting cell growth in hair follicles.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
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July 2021 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.
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April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
November 2013 Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
June 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” Using 448-kHz Capacitive-Resistive Electrothermal Therapy can help increase hair density and prevent hair loss in women.
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
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August 2008 in “Growth hormone & IGF research” Raspberry ketone may help grow hair and improve skin elasticity.
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
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May 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
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June 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
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January 2017 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds from Panax ginseng can block proteins that affect hair growth, potentially helping treat hair loss.
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September 2020 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Concentrated nanofat helps mice grow hair by activating skin cells and may be used to treat hair loss.