January 2024 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” The dog likely has a condition similar to Canine alopecia X.
April 2024 in “Communications biology” Enzymes involved in Vitamin A metabolism affect hair growth and type in mice.
13 citations,
September 2016 in “Cosmetics” Hair care cosmetics affect hair health; know products, ingredients, and procedures.
3 citations,
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a handheld massage device during hair transplant significantly reduces pain for most patients.
52 citations,
August 1978 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
37 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
25 citations,
January 2011 in “Pharmacognosy magazine” Nardostachys jatamansi DC compounds help promote hair growth.
20 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Thread-embedding therapy helped hair grow back in mice and might do the same in humans.
18 citations,
August 2014 in “Lipids” Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.
10 citations,
December 2019 in “International journal of medicinal chemistry” Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.
5 citations,
October 2012 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.
5 citations,
January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
1 citations,
August 2011 in “Dermatology Reports” Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
Hair product allergies are common, especially to hair dyes, and hairdressers are at higher risk.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
501 citations,
October 2008 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
304 citations,
July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
207 citations,
January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
205 citations,
March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
165 citations,
September 2001 in “Genes & development” CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
159 citations,
July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
150 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
134 citations,
September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
128 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.
118 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
96 citations,
September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
86 citations,
October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
86 citations,
February 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.
85 citations,
February 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with loose anagen hair have easily pluckable hair due to root sheath problems, and it might improve without treatment.