15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various methods to conceal hair loss, such as wigs and hair transplants, and reports no new clinical results; the authors evaluate each option's pros and cons.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” This case report describes a 23-year-old African-American woman who suffered a small bowel obstruction after ingesting hair from a hair weave, highlighting a specific risk associated with trichophagia in Black hair care practices.
18 citations
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April 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review explores the potential genetic and epigenetic influences on hair whorl patterns and suggests that pattern formation may involve basic physical-chemical laws, although it reports no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” In this study involving Japanese women, researchers found that higher scalp oil levels were linked to weaker hair structure and increased scalp inflammation, suggesting that plant-derived compounds might mitigate these effects by reducing inflammation at the genetic level.
April 1981 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This article reviews surgical hair replacement techniques for bald patients dissatisfied with hairpieces and reports that various options provide good results with minimal side effects, emphasizing the importance of frontal area design for a natural appearance.
66 citations
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September 2005 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” This review discusses the current understanding of hair photodamage and photodegradation and reports no new findings; it highlights unresolved questions about radiation effects and melanin's role in different hair types.
7 citations
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that tianeptine may suppress the transition to catagen, promoting hair growth in a stress-induced alopecia areata mouse model.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a high-power triple-wavelength diode laser effectively and safely treated facial hirsutism and follicular disorders in individuals with darker skin tones, showing significant hair reduction without adverse events.
4 citations
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January 2007 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study found that permanent wave treatment accelerates hair degradation after protease exposure, showing significant morphological differences compared to untreated hair and linked to damage from Alpha-helical region denaturation.
This study found that hair follicles across mouse skin form a heterogeneous regenerative field, with distinct cycling dynamics influenced by the balance of activator and inhibitor signals, which could inform other organ regeneration research.
March 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, a flexible adhesive self-powered wound dressing promoted skin regeneration and reduced inflammation in vivo using sound wave driving, without requiring skin bending or external devices.
December 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that pooled analysis of LED caps increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to sham, achieving 28.5 more hairs per cm².
September 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that bi-weekly 1550nm low-level laser therapy significantly improved hair loss conditions and scalp health in participants, suggesting its potential as an effective non-invasive treatment option.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” In this study, both red and blue light phototherapy were found to increase hair density, reduce the central parting, and boost the number of terminal hairs in individuals with Androgenetic Alopecia, over 12 weeks of treatment.
July 2023 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This case report describes the first use of photobiomodulation therapy with a continuous wave red laser (660 nm) as monotherapy for alopecia areata, resulting in significant hair regrowth within 7 days, though further research is needed for conclusive evidence.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the history and composition of permanent hair waving products for different hair types and reports no new research findings.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the factors affecting laser hair removal results and adverse events, emphasizing the need for more research to determine optimal treatment parameters; it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This review discusses the chemical processes involved in hair styling and straightening and reports no new results; the authors highlight pregnancy safety with hair treatments during pregnancy.
January 2012 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Applying conditioner mid-treatment reduces hair damage during perms.
This study found that adding Rosehip extract to permanent waving products with cysteine improved waving efficiency and reduced hair damage compared to thioglycolate-based products.
January 2011 in “Junshi yixue” This study found that high-power millimeter wave exposure can cause skin injury in mice, with the severity of damage correlating to the duration of radiation.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that NB-002 demonstrated clear antifungal activity and clinically significant nail clearing in subjects with distal subungual onychomycosis and ≤50% nail involvement, compared to a vehicle treatment.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article discusses traction alopecia in children and adolescents, emphasizing its occurrence due to hairstyles that exert chronic tension on hair, but reports no new findings.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Cutis” This paper highlights that traction alopecia is common among certain ethnic groups and occupations due to tight hairstyling practices, but early-stage hair loss can often be reversed with treatment and by avoiding these styling habits, as observed in Hispanic and Black women.
This study found that hair loss is common among urban market traders in Nigeria, with a higher prevalence in women and linked to hair care practices like braiding and chemical relaxing.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study proposes creating formal educational programs for dermatologists to improve care for African American patients by addressing the lack of training in hair care practices and complications associated with cultural styles like braids and wigs, thereby aiming to enhance health outcomes and healthcare equity.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this literature review, researchers explored the effectiveness, safety, and formulation challenges of herbal hair removal creams, focusing on medicinal plants like Cyperus rotundus and Aloe vera, and comparing their depilatory mechanisms to conventional chemical alternatives.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this literature review, researchers examined the effectiveness and safety of herbal hair removal creams, focusing on the pharmacological characteristics and depilatory activity of various medicinal plants, and compared their mechanisms to conventional chemical depilatories.
This article proposes a methodology for selecting hair extension technology that aligns with natural hair structure and aesthetic goals, suggesting the best results are achieved by matching technique to hair's mechanical capacity.
150 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the biological and physical principles of laser hair removal and reports that current laser systems do not consistently achieve permanent hair follicle destruction across treated areas.