36 citations,
November 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.
2 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.
January 2019 in “Archives of dermatology and skin care” Biomimetic peptides were found to promote hair growth and prolong the growth phase in human hair follicles.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
26 citations,
January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Ecklonia cava polyphenols help increase human hair growth and reduce hair loss.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
9 citations,
June 2020 in “BMC Molecular and Cell Biology” Stress hormone CRF can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cells and hormones.
8 citations,
January 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Vitamin B12 improves the health and growth of hair micrografts.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Removing the outer layer of skin cells from hair grafts does not change the graft survival rate but may improve how it looks right after surgery.
17 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” Optimal storage solutions and effective additives are crucial for improving the survival of hair transplant grafts.
July 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Balding scalps show different gene expressions affecting hair growth compared to non-balding scalps.
23 citations,
May 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Insulin or IGF-I is needed for hair growth in newborn mice, while minoxidil helps adult mouse hair grow, suggesting a way to study human hair loss.
17 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Erythropoietin helps hair grow and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
58 citations,
March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Exosomes from human skin cells can stimulate hair growth and could potentially be used for treating hair loss.
48 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Valproic acid may help hair grow and could be a safe treatment for hair loss.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” Nebivolol cream may be a promising hair loss treatment by improving blood flow and nourishing hair follicles.
68 citations,
May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
19 citations,
November 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract may protect mouse hair from damage by chemotherapy and could help treat hair loss without promoting cancer growth.
14 citations,
April 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” Neural stem cell extract can safely promote hair growth in mice.
12 citations,
May 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract helps hair grow by stimulating hair cells.
11 citations,
January 2017 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” DA-5512 effectively improves hair growth and health, performing better than minoxidil.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The HairLux device safely and effectively promotes hair growth in people with hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
29 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cyclosporine A promotes hair growth and prolongs the active growth phase in human hair follicles, but may work differently than in rodents.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Ginsenoside Re from ginseng may help hair grow by blocking a specific growth-inhibiting pathway.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
January 2024 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Panax ginseng extract helps human hair grow by encouraging growth phase transition and cell proliferation while reducing certain protein expression.
10 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” UV exposure causes hair thinning, graying, and changes in hair growth cycles in mice.
10 citations,
July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Some vitamins and minerals are important for preventing hair loss, but treating hair loss with them without a known deficiency is not proven effective.