18 citations,
March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
10 citations,
October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Wounds can regenerate hair in young mice, but this ability declines with age, offering insights for improving tissue regeneration in the elderly.
6 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
99 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
98 citations,
July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
72 citations,
October 2009 in “The FASEB journal” TRH stimulates human hair growth and extends the hair growth phase.
56 citations,
June 2015 in “Nature Protocols” Two-photon microscopy helps observe hair follicle stem cell behaviors in mice.
45 citations,
October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
38 citations,
September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
32 citations,
November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Skinmed” Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
17 citations,
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Successful surgical hair restoration requires careful planning, precise execution, and proper aftercare, using techniques like follicular unit transplantation and correct hair angling for best cosmetic results.
15 citations,
July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
8 citations,
October 2014 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
7 citations,
June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
4 citations,
March 2012 in “European journal of wildlife research” Wire brush snares are best for collecting Eurasian Lynx hair for DNA analysis.
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that careful planning, efficient use of every hair graft, and setting surgical priorities are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
521 citations,
January 1954 in “Physiological Reviews” Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
236 citations,
July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
223 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The conclusion is that proper signaling is crucial for hair growth and development, and errors can lead to cancer or hair loss.
218 citations,
January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
176 citations,
April 2011 in “Science” Hair stem cell regeneration is controlled by signals that can explain different hair growth patterns and baldness.
98 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
97 citations,
March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
91 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
89 citations,
September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
87 citations,
July 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
81 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
68 citations,
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair growth can be induced by certain cells found at the base of hair follicles, and these cells may also influence hair development and regeneration.