September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
16 citations,
January 2015 in “Forensic science international” The hair of two ancient Chilean mummies is well-preserved and contains high levels of heavy metals.
34 citations,
August 1966 in “Experimental cell research” Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
14 citations,
June 2020 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” A new method was created to measure metformin in hair, showing potential for monitoring treatment and medical investigations.
5 citations,
June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
96 citations,
October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
37 citations,
January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
37 citations,
March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.
29 citations,
March 2011 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” Eating isoflavone can help mice grow hair by increasing a growth factor.
27 citations,
April 2011 in “International journal of legal medicine” In situ DNA labeling in hair can help predict forensic DNA analysis success.
24 citations,
November 1974 in “Scottish medical journal” Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
23 citations,
August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
21 citations,
October 2011 in “PloS one” Certain molecules in hair change with age and could be used for cosmetic treatments.
15 citations,
February 2008 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Most patients were satisfied with diode laser hair removal and experienced no long-term side effects.
15 citations,
January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.
14 citations,
July 2022 in “Nutrients” Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
11 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma therapy could be an effective treatment for melasma with minimal side effects.
11 citations,
April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
11 citations,
February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.
9 citations,
April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
8 citations,
February 2013 in “Central European Journal of Biology” Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.
4 citations,
November 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical tretinoin may increase beard hair density.
2 citations,
November 2014 Common cosmetic dermatology techniques improve skin damaged by the sun and aging.
2 citations,
September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair quality is genetically determined and linked to its composition and strength.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” The protein Gnαs is found more in black mice than white mice and may influence their coat color.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.