This study observed that premature hair graying was more prevalent among obese individuals, those with vitamin B12 and D deficiencies, smokers, and people with high stress, regardless of whether they were medical or non-medical students at a university in Saudi Arabia.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” This study found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf hydrodistillate (GPHD) promoted hair growth in mice similarly to minoxidil and upregulated growth factor expression via the AKT/β-catenin signaling pathway, with damulin B identified as an active component contributing to these effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a Delphi survey among 441 European dermatology patients identified psychological impacts as the most significant issues affecting their lives, underscoring the need for psychological support in managing dermatological diseases.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This case study describes the successful treatment of a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic approaches targeting skin and autoimmune issues, suggesting a potential alternative to long-term oral corticosteroids, which can cause undesirable side effects.
August 2023 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” In this case report, two patients with acne necrotica, one in early and one in late stages, showed improvement after treatment with topical mometasone furoate cream and doxycycline tablets, highlighting the under-recognition of this skin condition.
September 2021 in “VNU Journal of Science: Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses the diverse applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) across various medical fields and reports no new clinical results, advocating PRP as a promising therapy for future use.
June 2021 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” This article reviews the literature on trichofolliculoma, a rare benign hair follicle tumor, and provides an observational report, noting the lack of consensus on treatment.
Scalp micropigmentation usually needs two to three sessions, but factors like genetics, coverage area, and health conditions can require more.
March 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article provides an overview of minoxidil's application as a vasodilator for severe hypertension and its topical use for treating androgenetic alopecia, detailing its effective plasma threshold levels for hair growth induction without new findings.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” This study found that online forums provide insights into men's experiences with baldness, highlighting issues such as distress, stigma, and resistance while suggesting a need for better support resources.
March 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review summarizes existing literature on oral finasteride's pharmacology, efficacy, and side effects for treating female pattern hair loss, and explores alternative options like topical finasteride and dutasteride; it reports no new results.
March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses male pattern hair loss and informed consent in hair transplantation consultations without presenting new clinical findings.
February 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview discusses the Dermatologic Surgery journal, which provides comprehensive coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery and reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract introduces the Dermatologic Surgery journal as a leading source of comprehensive and up-to-date information on cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery and skin cancer. It highlights the journal's wide range of peer-reviewed content, making it essential reading for professionals in dermatology and related fields.
July 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the content and scope of the Dermatologic Surgery journal, which includes a wide range of information on cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgeries but reports no new research results.
May 2018 in “Academic Medicine” This article reflects on the significant psychosocial effects of hair loss, emphasizing its impact on identity and urging medical professionals to treat it as a serious concern.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
January 2017 in “Journal of traditional medicine & clinical naturopathy” This paper discusses using homoeopathic treatments combined with trichology techniques to diagnose and treat various types of hair loss, including those linked to conditions like anemia and stress, but does not report specific results.
January 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, intra-operative platelet-rich plasma during follicular unit extraction for hair transplant was not found to improve hair yield in patients.
January 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study examined the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment on women with female androgenetic alopecia in a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial, but specific results were not reported in the abstract.
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides author information and location affiliations for a study conducted in Bangkok, Thailand, but it does not include reported results or study details.
January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case study discusses a 36-year-old female diagnosed with a facial variant of eruptive vellus hair cyst, confirmed by skin biopsy, and highlights the importance of considering this condition in the differential diagnosis of asymptomatic facial papules.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract does not provide new results; it discusses musculoskeletal disorders associated with hair transplantation surgeries and emphasizes the need for ergonomic adjustments to reduce practitioner strain.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the role of transplantation in hair restoration but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2013 in “Science” This article discusses the Doppler effect as illustrated by the sound of a passing police siren but presents no new research findings.
January 2013 in “Women in Higher Education” This article discusses the impact of stress on women's health and performance, emphasizing how managing stress through physical well-being, relaxation techniques, and relationships can enhance happiness and leadership.
July 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This review discusses the metabolism and effects of vitamin D on various bodily functions, including cell differentiation and its genomic and non-genomic actions, but reports no new research findings.
September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article summarizes a talk on the history and significance of hair restoration meetings in Italy, emphasizing the need for public awareness of advances in the field, but presents no new research findings.
January 1992 in “Juntendo Medical Journal” This article discusses male pattern baldness and the potential of androgen inhibitors, reporting on previous findings and the need for new preventive measures; it does not present new clinical results.
November 1983 in “American Biology Teacher” This article revisits the genetics of pattern baldness but reports no new clinical findings.