8 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” Bleaching hair increases cysteic acid levels in a predictable way.
8 citations,
November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
8 citations,
October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
8 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The new hair loss treatment kit was safe and improved hair growth without any adverse effects.
8 citations,
April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tretinoin boosts minoxidil's effect on hair loss by increasing enzyme activity.
8 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
7 citations,
January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
7 citations,
March 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
7 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of thermal biology” Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
7 citations,
July 2015 in “Parasitology Research” Seresto® collar is safe to use with Advocate® and Profender® on dogs and cats.
7 citations,
February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Licorice root extract may promote hair growth in female rats.
7 citations,
April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
7 citations,
July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
7 citations,
March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Targeting FGFR-1 with antisense oligonucleotides may help treat baldness by increasing hair follicle activity.
6 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Chicken egg yolk peptides can promote hair growth by increasing a specific growth factor.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
6 citations,
March 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
6 citations,
January 2012 in “Breast cancer” Breast cancer may be detectable through changes in scalp hair lipids.
6 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Laminin-511 may help promote hair growth, while laminin-332 does not affect hair loss.
6 citations,
August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
6 citations,
October 2007 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
6 citations,
July 2007 in “Organic Process Research & Development” Alcoholic solvent improves selectivity in key intermediate for finasteride and dutasteride synthesis.
5 citations,
October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “Neurology and Therapy” Hair thinning is a common but generally mild and reversible side effect of teriflunomide in multiple sclerosis patients.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “PubMed” Biodegradable microneedle patches help topical steroids work better for prurigo nodularis.
5 citations,
June 2016 in “Twin research and human genetics” Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
5 citations,
April 2011 in “The Lancet” Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.
5 citations,
December 2006 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by undergoing a process in hair follicles and certain skin cells, and by increasing the production of compounds essential for hair growth and maintenance.
5 citations,
May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Versican is important for hair growth and could help find new hair regrowth treatments.