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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.
May 2023 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Most transgender patients getting laser hair removal before gender-affirming surgery are already on hormone therapy, which might affect the hair removal process.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.
June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” The LustrivaTM BH-002 supplement and hair serum improved women's hair, skin, and nail health and appearance.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
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April 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.
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January 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” The expected density of a hair transplant depends on the number of hair follicles transplanted and the thickness of the hair.
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July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” AGEs may cause hair loss by increasing inflammation in hair follicles.
PCOS is a complex condition that can lead to serious health issues, but early diagnosis and treatment can reduce these risks.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration (JSCHR) focuses on improving hair restoration techniques in Japan.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ASHRS) is a group focused on improving hair restoration methods.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Polish Society of Hair Restoration Surgery is a regional group focused on improving hair surgery techniques.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons is a group focused on improving hair restoration techniques in Asia.
July 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” The British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery is a group focused on improving hair transplant procedures.
January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Italian Society of Hair Restoration (ISHR) is a regional group focused on improving hair restoration techniques.
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January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Black henna tattoos can cause severe allergies to hair and textile dyes, and there's a need for greater public awareness and regulation.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” AA patients with comorbid conditions face more severe hair loss and need specific treatments.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolic acid may help hair grow by activating pathways important for hair growth.
May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Helenic Academy of Hair Restoration Surgery is a professional group in Greece focused on improving hair transplant techniques.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is not very effective for chronic severe alopecia areata.
Coconut oil can damage hair by clogging pores, causing frizz, and disrupting moisture balance.