February 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A 36-year-old woman with worsening hair loss over 10 years was treated with various medications, and after six months, her hair loss did not worsen significantly.
158 citations,
February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
101 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
2 citations,
February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, environment, and possibly improved by anti-MIF therapy, with many patients experiencing regrowth within a year.
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.
66 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Biology” The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.
3 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Silybum marianum flower extract may help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
24 citations,
September 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
5 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Colostrum-derived exosomes can promote hair growth and may be a promising treatment for hair loss.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
55 citations,
October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a hereditary condition causing hair loss in children due to abnormal hair follicles.
8 citations,
January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Hair loss surgeries like grafts, scalp reductions, and flap rotations can be effective for black men with proper technique adjustments.
January 2024 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.
148 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
67 citations,
May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The herbal formulation promoted hair growth faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
1 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating STAT5 in the skin's dermal papilla is key for starting hair growth, regenerating hair follicles, and healing wounds.
3 citations,
July 2010 in “Archives of internal medicine” A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.
30 citations,
May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intermediate hair follicles are a better model for studying hair growth and testing hair loss treatments.
September 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Colchicine causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles.
4 citations,
November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
17 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
14 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” FUE hair transplant is a promising method with benefits like less scarring, but requires a skilled surgeon and can damage hair follicles.
19 citations,
October 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pseudopelade is a rare inherited hair loss condition with a genetic cause.
290 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
62 citations,
April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
98 citations,
February 2007 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride helps hair growth but stopping it causes faster hair loss.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.