39 citations,
December 2001 in “JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Using a gene therapy with the Sonic Hedgehog gene helps mice regrow hair faster after losing it from chemotherapy.
30 citations,
May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intermediate hair follicles are a better model for studying hair growth and testing hair loss treatments.
27 citations,
February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Minoxidil was the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in rats compared to Aminexil or Kerium.
1 citations,
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil can increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted hair, and slow down further hair loss, especially beneficial for women, young men with thinning hair, and those wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
More research is needed to understand chemotherapy-induced hair loss and its phases.
156 citations,
October 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Different types of stem cells in hair follicles play unique roles in wound healing and hair growth, with some stem cells not originating from existing hair follicles but from non-hair follicle cells. WNT signaling and the Lhx2 factor are key in creating new hair follicles.
19 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gene Msx2 is crucial for hair follicle regeneration during wound healing.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
5 citations,
June 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration for East Asians should consider their unique characteristics like head shape, hair thickness, and hair density, and use modified procedures and treatments to minimize scarring and maintain hair density.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains how hair follicles develop, their structure, and how they grow.
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.
43 citations,
July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.
August 2022 in “Gene Reports” New hair loss treatments could be improved by using combined biological markers.
112 citations,
October 2005 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.
53 citations,
October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
47 citations,
July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” A new hair restoration technology was found to effectively increase hair thickness, density, and growth, while reducing hair loss and improving scalp health, with no side effects.
September 2023 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may increase hair density and thickness in Androgenetic Alopecia, but it's not significantly better than a placebo.
10 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Successful eyebrow restoration can be done using careful hair transplant techniques and choosing the right patients.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Wounding may stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of related treatments.
71 citations,
May 1991 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Young men with male pattern baldness lose hair density over time without treatment.
5 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.
4 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” COVID-19 diagnosis is linked to new or worsening hair diseases, with stress from the pandemic likely contributing.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” Using stem cell-enriched fat injections before hair transplant surgery can result in less hair loss and thicker hair.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking CCR5 can prevent and improve hair loss in alopecia areata.