January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Higher platelet counts and activators in PRP improve hair density and thickness in treating hair loss.
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Microneedling with PRP is as effective and safe as minoxidil+finasteride for treating hair loss.
October 2022 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
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November 2018 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil improves hair growth more than just minoxidil in men with hair loss.
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April 1992 in “Biochemical Journal” Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by increasing blood flow and nutrients to hair follicles.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
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December 2022 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” HSPGs help control stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and offering a target for hair loss treatments.
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January 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP or nanofat injections improve scar tissue quality but don't significantly boost hair transplant results for scarring hair loss.
December 2024 in “Tissue and Cell” A new method helps detect androgen receptor movement in cells, aiding research on hair loss treatments.
YH0618 helps reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
June 2023 in “Antioxidants” Lipids from Schizochytrium sp. help prevent hair loss by protecting hair cells from damage and promoting hair growth.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-(+)-Tartaric Acid may help increase certain hair growth genes without harming cells.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
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December 2007 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
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February 2010 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
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May 2022 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
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