101 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of The Saudi Pharmaceutical Society” Minoxidil-loaded NLC gel shows potential for effective alopecia treatment.
87 citations,
November 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP shows potential for treating female hair loss, but more research needed.
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March 2002 in “Body & Society” The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
81 citations,
February 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.
70 citations,
February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
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September 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists found a way to grow human hair cells in a lab that can create new hair when transplanted.
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November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
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July 1999 in “Clinics in Sports Medicine” Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
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October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Tooth papilla cells can help regenerate hair follicles and grow hair.
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March 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.
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December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.
46 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
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November 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” Bone marrow and umbilical cord stem cells can help grow new hair.
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November 2016 in “Molecules” Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
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May 2016 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
33 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
32 citations,
April 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
32 citations,
July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” New hair transplant methods offer more natural results and better graft survival, with ongoing research to increase donor hair options.
31 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery effectively treats hair loss with natural-looking results, using techniques like stem cells and platelet-rich plasma.
30 citations,
December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The document concludes that hair transplantation is recommended for those not helped by medical treatments, but warns that high-density transplants may lower hair survival rates.
30 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
28 citations,
October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Minoxidil nanoparticles can potentially be a more effective treatment for hair growth than current treatments.
28 citations,
March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
28 citations,
March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Male rats grow hair faster than females, and certain hormones can slow or slightly increase hair growth, but not significantly beyond natural rates.
25 citations,
April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Encapsulated human hair cells can substitute for natural hair cells to grow hair.
23 citations,
January 2003 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.
22 citations,
August 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.