April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Accurate diagnosis and treatment of skin and hair disorders are crucial, with growing focus on hair loss treatments like topical minoxidil.
39 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
144 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
111 citations,
March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
16 citations,
April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Micro-current stimulation may promote hair growth more effectively than standard treatments.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” Ethosomes are a promising way to deliver drugs through the skin.
41 citations,
December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.
7 citations,
July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
20 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair gets thinner, grayer, and changes texture with age due to genetics, environment, and cellular changes, affecting the growth cycle.
19 citations,
January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
19 citations,
April 2014 in “Hormones” Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
7 citations,
May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Social Science Research Network” The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.
196 citations,
May 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.
108 citations,
November 2006 in “Phytomedicine” Green tea component EGCG could potentially promote human hair growth.
70 citations,
February 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Short-chain fatty acids from *Cutibacterium acnes* cause skin inflammation, contributing to acne.
65 citations,
July 2020 in “Science Advances” Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
53 citations,
July 2011 in “Biomaterials” Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
53 citations,
June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
37 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ruxolitinib can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
32 citations,
January 2000 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Certain substances that block a specific protein help promote hair growth.
29 citations,
January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Arachidonic acid helps hair grow by increasing growth factors and improving follicle health.