December 2023 in “Advances in economics, management and political sciences” Consumers prefer general hair care products over those specifically for hair loss.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Topical finasteride might help with male hair loss with fewer side effects than pills, but more research is needed.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair glycation could be a reliable non-invasive indicator of blood glucose control, but its use is limited by factors like sample collection and hair treatments.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Adding PRP to hair transplants improves treatment for cicatricial alopecia.
Activin A increases inner ear hair cell development, while follistatin decreases it.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
June 2018 in “International journal of trend in scientific research and development” The review explains how hair products work and the science of different hair types to help improve hair care research.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical gabapentin was safe and effective for treating scalp symptoms and promoting hair regrowth in cicatricial alopecias.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
September 2015 in “The European physical journal. E, Soft matter and biological physics/The European physical journal. E, Soft matter” Longer time setting curls overnight leads to better curl retention.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Psychological factors significantly affect hair health, suggesting a need for integrating mental health care in treating hair loss.
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” As women age, they experience changes in hair density and volume, face challenges in distinguishing normal hair loss from disease, and have limited access to treatments for hair issues.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair relaxers are linked to reduced cystine levels and potential hair damage.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
January 2000 in “BioScience” The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
July 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The book "Hair Replacement" is a detailed guide on all methods of hair replacement, recommended for those interested in the field.
January 1970 in “Bangladesh journal of plastic surgery” Robotic hair transplantation surgery is generally effective with high satisfaction rates and minimal complications.
1113 citations,
August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
759 citations,
February 2009 in “Current Biology” Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.
520 citations,
February 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.
499 citations,
September 2011 in “Cell” Fat-related cells are important for initiating hair growth.
479 citations,
January 2005 in “BioEssays” Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
417 citations,
September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
397 citations,
February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
396 citations,
May 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.