June 2023 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Dhatryadi Rasayana, an Ayurvedic herbal mix, may be a safe and effective way to prevent premature hair greying.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research to confirm effectiveness.
November 2015 in “European Journal of Inflammation” Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
Miniflap hair restoration is a method to regrow hair.
September 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Changing hair follicle identity could potentially reverse balding.
July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Facial hair transplants are generally successful, with hair growth beginning around 3 months post-surgery.
May 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Optimal transplant density for Chinese male hair loss patients is 35-50 hair/cm², with minimum 106.88 hair/cm² left in donor area for esthetic satisfaction.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
214 citations,
September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
170 citations,
December 2009 in “Histopathology” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
149 citations,
June 2010 in “The FASEB journal” miR-31 regulates hair growth by controlling gene expression in hair follicles.
65 citations,
January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
64 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP treatment may increase hair density and reduce hair loss, but more research is needed.
58 citations,
January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.
57 citations,
April 2009 in “Differentiation” SDF-1/CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are crucial for melanocyte movement in mouse hair follicles.
45 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is better than trichogram for diagnosing female hair loss.
44 citations,
November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
37 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
36 citations,
December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
32 citations,
April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Platelet-rich plasma can help grow more mouse hair follicles, but it doesn't work for human hair follicles yet.
32 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively stop or reverse hair loss in women with androgenetic alopecia, with dutasteride being more effective for women under 50.
30 citations,
January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
29 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
28 citations,
March 2010 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Different markers are found in stem cells of the scalp's hair follicle bulge and the surrounding skin.
26 citations,
January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
24 citations,
March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
21 citations,
May 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
21 citations,
June 2018 in “Current Opinion in Genetics & Development” Scientists have made progress in growing mini-organs and regenerating parts of the skin, with plans to treat hair loss in a future trial.
20 citations,
February 2018 in “Cell transplantation” Cinnamomum osmophloeum leaf extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing hair cell proliferation.