8 citations,
October 2008 in “Medical hypotheses” Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
7 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hyaluronic acid fillers and combination treatments significantly improve facial defects from autoimmune diseases and are well-tolerated.
6 citations,
September 2010 in “Current Urology Reports” New treatments for long-lasting erections improve outcomes but must be timely to avoid lasting damage.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Men with sleep apnea and low iron levels are more likely to have male-pattern baldness, especially if they have a family history of hair loss.
5 citations,
November 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
5 citations,
March 2016 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” A man experienced life-threatening shock after swallowing hair growth solution.
5 citations,
July 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
4 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin may help hair loss by increasing blood flow and reducing harmful factors.
4 citations,
October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
4 citations,
April 2002 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
3 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical booster improves hair loss treatment effectiveness.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Orthodontics” A boy's hair grew back after he stopped using orthodontic headgear that caused temporary hair loss.
3 citations,
April 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Hair follicle regeneration and delivery is complex due to many molecular and cellular factors.
3 citations,
November 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aminoguanidine increases a specific growth signal in stored hair grafts, which may help them survive better after being transplanted.
3 citations,
July 1996 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cytokines are important for immune responses and treating diseases, but they can cause side effects like fever and skin issues.
2 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Wet cupping blood has different components than regular venous blood, which might affect skin disorder treatments.
2 citations,
April 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” Antioxidants might help prevent pressure ulcers, but more research is needed to find effective ones.
2 citations,
April 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No treatment reliably changes Alopecia Areata's course; reassurance and possibly a wig are recommended.
1 citations,
April 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women with conditions like PCOS may have a higher risk of COVID-19, but treatments like isotretinoin could help those with acne.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products reduced hair roughness, a combination of Stemoxydine and Resveratrol increased hair density, fermented mackerel oil promoted hair growth, and genes TERT and Bmi-1 helped create new hair follicles.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive cheek hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
1 citations,
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Injecting triamcinolone acetonide near surgical cuts doesn't greatly affect wound healing but may help in areas with less tension.
1 citations,
November 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aminoguanidine increases VEGF in stored hair micrografts, potentially improving their viability after transplant.
December 2023 in “International journal of multidisciplinary research and analysis” SH-MSCs gel reduced IL-6 and increased TGF-β, suggesting it could treat alopecia.
December 2023 in “Journal of materials chemistry. B” A new nanoemulsion increases oxygen for hair cells, leading to better hair growth.
June 2022 in “Organic communications” Natural compounds, especially Withaferin-A, may help treat post-COVID-19 complications, but some may have side effects.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
Some drugs may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, while others like certain biologics might decrease it.
January 2020 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A dog's chronic bite wound healed successfully using a mix of herbal gel, low power laser, and ozone therapy.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.