February 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Cold Atmospheric Microwave Plasma (CAMP) helps hair cells grow and could potentially treat hair loss.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Half of the people with alcohol dependency in the study had liver disease and skin issues like seborrheic dermatitis, which are important signs of alcohol abuse.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Chronic bacterial infections of hair follicles can cause ongoing skin inflammation.
April 2018 in “Veterinary Pathology” Tigers had a skin condition causing hair loss and inflammation, but the cause is unknown and treatment didn't work.
13 citations,
December 2008 in “Veterinary dermatology” A rabbit with sebaceous adenitis was effectively treated with ciclosporin and medium-chain triglycerides.
11 citations,
September 2012 in “Chinese science bulletin/Chinese Science Bulletin” Hair mineral content can help diagnose certain common illnesses.
9 citations,
June 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Boxer dogs may have a genetic skin condition that worsens seasonally and can be treated with certain medications.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2004 hair research meeting presented new findings on hair cell differentiation, genetic factors in hair loss, hair pigmentation, and potential targeted therapies.
10 citations,
July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” Androgenic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, is linked to changes in androgen metabolism and genetics, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil, but these treatments are only fully effective in 10% of patients.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
20 citations,
January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Ketoconazole shampoo treats dandruff and reduces hair greasiness.
7 citations,
April 2013 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” CD61 is important for mouse tooth cell growth and works through Lgr5.
6 citations,
October 2022 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.
35 citations,
September 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Odontogenic keratocysts are caused by abnormal Hedgehog signaling and can lead to tooth and bone issues.
22 citations,
March 2021 in “Materials Today Bio” Scaffold-based strategies show promise for regenerating hair follicles and teeth but need more research for clinical use.
22 citations,
July 2020 in “iScience” Sox21 is crucial for tooth development and enamel formation by preventing cells from changing into a different type.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Microscopy research” Researchers successfully grew hair follicle stem cells from mice and humans, which could be useful for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.