February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that patients with total hair loss and recurring hair loss had an earlier onset, longer-lasting condition, and a greater negative impact on their quality of life, with allergic conditions linked to more severe hair loss.
68 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
53 citations,
September 1999 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
44 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on balding scalps can stimulate hair regrowth and increase blood flow. It's an effective treatment for early hair loss.
18 citations,
May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Targeted immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.
39 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
33 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
2 citations,
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with alopecia areata in China have patchy hair loss, with total hair loss being less common, and the condition often starts around age 35 and can negatively affect quality of life, especially in more severe cases.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Oncostatin M's role in the JAK-STAT pathway can stimulate hair growth in mice.
4 citations,
July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Two types of 5α-reductase are in dog skin, which might make dutasteride better than finasteride for treating dog hair loss.
179 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
31 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
6 citations,
August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Laminaria japonica extract with IGF-1 improved mouse hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
April 2024 in “Pharmacognosy research” The herbal hair dye with natural ingredients like henna was successfully made and tested, but more research is needed on its effectiveness on different hair colors and benefits.
14 citations,
August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
November 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” Herbal shampoos clean and improve hair naturally without harmful side effects.
127 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Biological Rhythms” The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The refined wash test is a reliable way to measure daily hair loss and can tell the difference between different types of hair loss.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” FUE hair transplants have improved to give more natural results with less scarring and pain.
April 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
112 citations,
January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” Faulty Notch signalling may cause hair follicle changes and inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa.
June 2021 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” Rice water and hibiscus can help improve hair health and growth.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.
11 citations,
April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.