November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
September 2012 in “African Journal of Urology” Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
July 2020 in “Nepalese journal of ophthalmology” A boy with progeria had eye problems and signs of aging like hair loss and skin wrinkling.
July 2019 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.
June 2018 in “Disease-a-Month” Remove inflamed cysts surgically, avoid topical antibiotics on wounds, treat skin and mouth conditions with specific medications, and address underlying causes of hair loss.
January 2015 in “Journal of Cytology and Histology” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is not caused by damage to follicular stem cells.
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
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March 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a reversible hair loss condition that requires a detailed diagnosis and often resolves on its own.
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February 2000 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
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December 2009 in “Histopathology” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
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December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
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January 2014 in “Nature communications” Scientists created stem cells that can grow hair and skin.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
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February 2017 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” The TGF-β family helps control how cells change and move, affecting skin, hair, and organ development.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
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November 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
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April 2004 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
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January 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Scarring alopecia affects different hair follicle stem cells than nonscarring alopecia, and the infundibular region could be a new treatment target.
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July 1967 in “Science” Decomposed tritiated thymidine is less accurate for DNA tracing, and hair changes can indicate malnutrition.
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May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
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March 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” New treatment combining PRP and SVF increases hair density in 6-12 weeks for androgenetic alopecia patients.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
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September 2017 in “Oncologist” Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.