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Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.

The supplement with amino acids, iron, selenium, and marine hydrolyzed collagen improved hair growth more than drug treatment alone, with most people tolerating it well.

Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.

Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.

Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.

Safflower oil nanoparticles can deliver hFGF10 to hair follicles, reduce inflammation, and potentially speed up hair growth in conditions causing hair loss.

Tocilizumab treatment was associated with significant hair regrowth in one patient and temporary hair loss followed by regrowth in another.

Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.

The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.

A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.

The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.

Erbium YAG laser treatment, combined with conventional therapy, can effectively reduce hair loss and promote hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

Hair loss causes stress and affects mental health; treatment and support needed.

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.

Adding hyaluronic acid helps create larger artificial hair follicles in the lab.

Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.

Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.

Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.

Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.

Korean Red Ginseng may protect against hair loss caused by chemotherapy.

Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Targeting immune tolerance issues in Alopecia Areata could restore hair growth and maintain remission.

Recombinant human epidermal growth factor is versatile, effective, and safe for long-term skin and mucosal treatments.

Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.