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October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP injections safely increase hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Mesotherapy lacks strong evidence for effectiveness and safety, and its ingredients are not FDA-approved for subcutaneous use.
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April 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells can help grow hair and might treat hair loss.
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
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September 2015 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive method to identify and measure hair growth-promoting substances in a herbal mix.
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a challenging hair loss condition with no known cause or definitive treatment.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that ERBB2 mutations are common in extramammary Paget disease and may respond to systemic treatments like cancer immunotherapy.
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October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Pregnancy right after giving birth in mice lacking IL-10 causes milk that leads to liver issues and hair loss in their babies.
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April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
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May 2020 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth but face production and application challenges.
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March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Botulinum Neurotoxin-A can treat acne, oily skin, rosacea, hair loss, prevent scars, relieve nerve pain, reduce excessive sweating, and manage psoriasis, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
GFC injections significantly improved hair growth and quality with minimal side effects.