165 citations,
August 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
162 citations,
August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss causes stress and affects mental health; treatment and support needed.
136 citations,
May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
52 citations,
June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
50 citations,
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
18 citations,
April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
15 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
14 citations,
July 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Applying EGCG on the skin can prevent hair loss caused by testosterone in mice.
9 citations,
April 2019 in “Molecules” Blackcurrant extract may help reduce hair loss by promoting stem cell activity in hair follicles.
5 citations,
August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart problems and requires urgent medical treatment.
March 2024 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă (Print)” Hair loss from telogen effluvium can cause mental health issues and lower life quality, needing both medical and emotional support.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” Ring block anesthesia is the best method for PRP scalp injections due to low pain and high patient acceptance.
January 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” A specific DNA sequence caused hair loss in male mice by activating immune cells and increasing a certain immune signal.
June 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” Using 448-kHz Capacitive-Resistive Electrothermal Therapy can help increase hair density and prevent hair loss in women.
13 citations,
July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
6 citations,
February 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new model using mice with human hair follicles helps better understand hair loss from chemotherapy.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A patient experienced permanent hair loss due to an allergic reaction to a corticosteroid injection.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Wageningen Academic Publishers eBooks” Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.
31 citations,
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
4 citations,
November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
3 citations,
June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
126 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
50 citations,
January 2007 in “PubMed” Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
12 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Found microRNA differences in hair cells, suggesting potential treatment targets for hair loss.
12 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes complex changes in hair follicle cells that can lead to hair loss.