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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The new "differential stripping" method effectively measures how much substance gets into hair follicles.
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May 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract may help hair grow similarly to Minoxidil.
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.
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June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
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May 2011 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles greatly increase caffeine absorption through the skin shortly after it's applied.
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June 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
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March 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” ADSC-CM treatment improved hair density and thickness in women with hair loss, safely and effectively.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Microneedle stimulation can increase hair growth in mice.
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June 2009 in “Nanomedicine” Fullerene nanomaterials help hair grow faster and increase hair follicles.
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May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
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October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The QR 678 hair growth treatment was safe and effective for hair regrowth in men and women.
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October 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.
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November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Using longer PEG chains helps nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better, improving drug delivery for conditions like alopecia.
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June 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Formulation P-08-016 better targets hair follicles for baldness treatment.
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The silk fibroin hydrogel with FGF-2-liposome can potentially treat hair loss in mice.
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January 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Norgalanthamine from Crinum asiaticum may help hair grow.
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
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December 2019 in “International journal of medicinal chemistry” Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.
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January 2017 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
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June 2011 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Many products for hair re-growth exist, but a perfect treatment without side effects has not yet been found.
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” A plant mixture extract helped grow hair by boosting cell growth and growth factors while blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
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