March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
December 2023 in “Regenerative therapy” miRNA-based therapies show promise for treating skin diseases, including hair loss, in animals.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Both shampoos increased scalp germ numbers but did not change the overall microbial community composition.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Higher concentration of botulinum toxin A is safe and effective for treating hair loss in men and women.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using adipose-derived stem cell media with minoxidil may help regrow hair in men with hair loss.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and 5% minoxidil topically can safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
July 2021 in “Open access journal of biomedical science” A lotion with natural extracts significantly sped up hair growth in women with hair loss from chemotherapy.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
7 citations,
November 2006 in “Journal of immunological methods” The method can help diagnose and monitor diabetes by analyzing hair.
6 citations,
April 2011 in “British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery/British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” Surgeons' testosterone levels significantly increase during major head and neck cancer surgeries.
April 2023 in “Acta Scientific Orthopaedics” The essay suggests hair loss might be caused by changes in skull bones.
September 2021 in “PubMed” Hair transplantation is effective for treating scar-related hair loss on the head and neck.
July 2021 in “World journal of plastic surgery” Hair transplantation is effective for treating scar-related hair loss on the head and neck.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Telogen effluvium causes temporary hair loss, but new hair still grows.
18 citations,
April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” A new method was developed to extract and analyze proteins from very short human hairs.
15 citations,
January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
8 citations,
September 2008 in “Medical Hypotheses” The paper suggests that hair loss might be caused by skull growth, not just DHT's effect on hair follicles, and calls for more research.
7 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” The erbium:YAG laser is a better, safer, and faster method for scalp surgery than the traditional method.
4 citations,
November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
April 2023 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Indian head cactus extract may help hair grow by boosting important cell activity and gene expression.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Placebo effects vary in hair loss trials, with split-scalp trials showing higher hair density after 6 months compared to whole-head trials.
33 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
25 citations,
February 2007 in “Forensic science international” Different hair cleaning methods caused varying levels of damage to the hair's outer layer.
24 citations,
January 2017 in “Pediatric dermatology” 1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
11 citations,
February 2018 in “Medical science monitor” An alternating inflatable head pad reduced pressure ulcers and hair loss in heart surgery patients.