179 citations,
April 2012 in “Nature Communications” Regenerated fully functional hair follicles using stem cells, with potential for hair regrowth therapy.
60 citations,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
7 citations,
July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
5 citations,
October 2014 in “Methods” The document explains how to create detailed biological pathways using genomic data and tools, with examples of hair and breast development.
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
421 citations,
April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
4 citations,
August 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Using cetirizine on the skin and taking vitamin D can help increase hair growth in children with hair loss from ectodermal dysplasia.
211 citations,
February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
20 citations,
July 2013 in “European Journal of Oral Sciences” A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
6 citations,
October 2018 in “Bioelectromagnetics” Rice bran extract and low-frequency electromagnetic fields together may help treat vitiligo and white hair.
11 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 17-year-old girl had severe, on-and-off hair loss, likely due to COVID-19. She was treated with Vitamin D3, biotin, and other supplements, and saw some improvement within a month.
10 citations,
September 2022 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Current methods can't fully recreate skin and its features, and more research is needed for clinical use.
7 citations,
November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Skin side effects from cancer treatments can lead to changes in therapy and are common, with nail changes being the most frequent.
240 citations,
April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.
62 citations,
April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
1 citations,
May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The system helps monitor hair properties using RGB video microscopy.
11 citations,
May 2012 in “Genesis” Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
224 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
23 citations,
December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Permanent hair removal is hard, but using longer laser pulses at lower power might improve results.
212 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.
26 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is effective for hair reduction, particularly for light-skinned individuals with dark hair, but caution is needed for darker skin.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
June 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” Videodermoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.
35 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.