March 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Vibration anesthesia effectively reduces pain during hair restoration surgery.
202 citations,
August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
57 citations,
November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
23 citations,
April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.
23 citations,
January 2003 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.
8 citations,
May 2022 in “Journal of medicine and life” COVID-19 patients may experience hair loss, but it's not linked to their age or sex.
5 citations,
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Pubic hair transplant surgery is an effective and permanent treatment for pubic hair loss.
5 citations,
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery is a good cosmetic solution for people with little or no pubic hair, especially to boost their self-esteem.
18 citations,
June 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” Men typically shed about 10 hairs in 60 seconds, and this amount doesn't increase with age.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil works faster and is more cost-effective for treating hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma microneedling can be an alternative for those who can't use minoxidil.
11 citations,
July 2021 in “Sustainability” Concrete made from animal bones and human hair is stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting and a strategic design can give great results even for men with severe hair loss.
7 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Camouflaging agents like hair fibers and wigs significantly improve appearance and self-esteem for most hair loss patients.
70 citations,
February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
43 citations,
October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
37 citations,
January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
22 citations,
September 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy seems to help dogs with noninflammatory alopecia grow hair back.
18 citations,
January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Citrullus colocynthis extract is effective for hair growth, comparable to minoxidil.
17 citations,
May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Scientists created tiny particles loaded with a hair growth drug, minoxidil, that specifically target hair follicles and skin cells to potentially improve hair growth.
13 citations,
May 2021 in “Plants” The leaf extract of Leea indica may reduce inflammation, dissolve blood clots, and promote hair growth.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
196 citations,
September 2016 in “JCI insight” Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
159 citations,
December 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
93 citations,
February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” Ozone reacts more with unwashed hair, producing compounds due to scalp oils, which could lower ozone exposure but increase exposure to reaction products.
89 citations,
August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
56 citations,
May 2017 in “Nature Cell Biology” Hair can regrow after certain stem cells are lost because other stem cells can take over their role.
50 citations,
December 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The algorithm effectively removes hair from skin images, improving melanoma diagnosis accuracy.
31 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can promote hair growth and improve facial aesthetics, including reducing acne scars and facial burns, and it works best with three initial monthly injections.
29 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.