January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
26 citations,
October 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
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,
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.
18 citations,
June 1999 in “Statistical Methods in Medical Research” The document concludes that PK/PD modeling is important for determining the safe and effective dosages of drugs.
11 citations,
January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” A certain inhibitor can slow down the decrease in DNA creation in mouse hair follicles, which might help with hair growth.
8 citations,
January 1989 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This text talks about how to treat hair loss in women. It suggests different options and stresses the importance of support.
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.
3 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of biologically active products from nature” The F1 herbal mixture grew hair well and could treat hair loss without the side effects of common treatments.
2 citations,
December 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” The new method accurately detects illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” Ethosomes are a promising way to deliver drugs through the skin.
1 citations,
December 2010 in “InnovAiT” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
1 citations,
March 1997 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition where many hairs enter the resting phase, often not noticeable until significant loss occurs, and treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
January 1999 in “Current Problems in Pediatrics” Swimming in Lake Malawi can lead to schistosomiasis, hepatitis B vaccine might cause temporary hair loss, and certain drinks affect kidney stone risk.
65 citations,
October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.
54 citations,
February 1993 in “Endocrine reviews” Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
44 citations,
July 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
32 citations,
January 1990 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.
25 citations,
April 2018 in “Electromagnetic biology and medicine” Mobile phone radiation may cause DNA damage in human ear hair follicle cells.
7 citations,
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September 2012 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
5 citations,
January 2001 in “Advances in protein chemistry” 5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “Uro” Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
1 citations,
February 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
Ostrich antibodies can help restore hair growth in people with a specific type of hair loss, increasing hair count by 71% on average.