27 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
22 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
13 citations,
June 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” PRP preservation improves hair transplant results better than saline.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Chinese herbal supplement BeauTop can potentially boost hair growth and thickness by increasing a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” Combining fractional CO2 laser and PRP is very effective for treating female hair loss.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.
85 citations,
April 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Valproic Acid helps regrow hair in mice and activates a hair growth marker in human cells.
61 citations,
January 2011 in “PloS one” Notch signaling is essential for healthy skin and hair follicle maintenance.
37 citations,
June 2019 in “Stem cells” Special particles from skin cells can promote hair growth by activating a specific growth signal.
35 citations,
April 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
22 citations,
November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
11 citations,
February 2019 in “Stem cells international” Skin-derived stem cells grow faster and are easier to obtain than hair follicle stem cells, but both can become various cell types.
3 citations,
September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Autophagy changes the protein makeup of hair.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Processes” Researchers successfully grew horse skin cells that produce pigment from hair follicle samples.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” New regenerative medicine-based therapies for hair loss look promising but need more clinical validation.
Exosomes may be more effective than PRP for hair restoration.
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” miR-29a-5p prevents the formation of early hair structures by targeting a gene important for hair growth and is regulated by a complex network involving lncRNA627.1.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” 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.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopic measurements help determine the severity of female pattern hair loss.
13 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” Combining microneedling with light therapy increased hair density by 26% in men.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The serum increased hair density and was well-tolerated, but didn't affect hair thickness or shedding.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” CBD may improve skin and hair health, but its effective use and safety need more research.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting a person's own fat into their scalp may help regrow hair and improve hair thickness in different types of hair loss.