5 citations,
April 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Policosanol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair growth.
Understanding hair surface properties is key for effective hair care products.
April 2022 in “Medicinus” Effective treatments for common hair loss are limited and may have side effects, leading to patient disappointment and treatment discontinuation.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
55 citations,
July 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
50 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.
44 citations,
April 2003 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Lipophilic dyes accumulate more in hair follicles when delivered with surfactant-propylene glycol solutions.
26 citations,
May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Researchers created a skin treatment that could effectively deliver medication into hair follicles.
6 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The treatment might help COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Biomimetics” A new hair treatment using a natural polyphenol complex improves hair strength, reduces static, and protects against UV damage.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
30 citations,
March 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
20 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
8 citations,
October 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Certain treatments can increase protein binding to natural hair but are less effective on permed hair.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) is effective and safe for treating hair loss and scalp conditions in women.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting a person's own fat into their scalp may help regrow hair and improve hair thickness in different types of hair loss.
October 2023 in “Peer review” PRP is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
November 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Biologicals are increasingly used in medicine and cosmetics, especially for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed.
115 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
76 citations,
December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
41 citations,
March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender individuals affect their skin and hair, requiring specific dermatologic treatments and respectful care.
7 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
6 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of immunology research” Exosomes from fat-derived stem cells can potentially improve hair growth and could be a new treatment for immune-related hair loss.
4 citations,
March 2023 in “Current Oncology” Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and safe treatment for increasing hair density and thickness in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
11 citations,
September 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that mesotherapy can be effective for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
348 citations,
July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research and standardization.
105 citations,
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
15 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.
15 citations,
February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.