3 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin research and technology” All wiping methods are as effective as washing for removing cleaning agent from hair.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Pathology of Nepal” Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.
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.
December 2023 in “Advances in economics, management and political sciences” Consumers prefer general hair care products over those specifically for hair loss.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hair follicles can be kept in RNAlater® at cool or room temperature for a week without harming RNA quality.
September 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
42 citations,
April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
23 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
18 citations,
September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 16-MHA can restore the barrier and moisture of damaged hair, making it similar to undamaged hair.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A botanical extract may help manage hair loss from chemotherapy by preventing cell death in hair follicles.
31 citations,
April 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP therapy may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research with standard methods is needed.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Adding platelet-rich plasma improves hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
September 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
155 citations,
May 2016 in “Nature communications” Memory T cells in the skin balance staying put and moving into the blood, clustering around hair follicles, and increasing in number after infection.
137 citations,
May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
130 citations,
May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” "Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.
83 citations,
January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.
69 citations,
August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
55 citations,
November 2004 in “Expert opinion on drug safety” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.
49 citations,
August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Micro-needling effectively improves wrinkles, scars, and hair growth, but proper technique and safety are important.
48 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Some treatments can help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but results vary and long-term use is often needed without changing the disease's outcome.
35 citations,
October 2015 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.