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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” Autophagy helps keep skin healthy and may improve treatments for skin diseases.
25 citations,
May 2020 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” ADSC-CE treatment safely increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients.
214 citations,
September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
11 citations,
February 2018 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
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July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
3 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.
192 citations,
April 2019 in “ACS nano” A new microneedle patch made from hair proteins helps regrow hair faster and better than current treatments.
19 citations,
May 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Policosanol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair growth.
March 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” IL-33 is linked to hair follicle damage in psoriasis and could be a treatment target for hair loss in this condition.
183 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” AA-PRP injections effectively increase hair count and thickness for male pattern hair loss.
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November 1996 in “Molecular Medicine Today” Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.
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August 2008 in “Growth hormone & IGF research” Raspberry ketone may help grow hair and improve skin elasticity.
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February 2024 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
32 citations,
June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Olive leaf compound oleuropein helps grow hair in mice.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” Plant root hair growth is mainly controlled by hormones like auxin and ethylene, which promote growth, while others like brassinosteroid inhibit it.
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January 2013 in “International journal of medical sciences” Increasing Wnt5a in mice skin delays hair growth but doesn't stop it.
12 citations,
January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
11 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
10 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Red ginseng oil may help grow hair and protect skin from UVC light.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Targeted immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.
121 citations,
May 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract may help hair grow similarly to Minoxidil.
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
31 citations,
May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
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September 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
26 citations,
January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.