4 citations,
January 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Intramuscular corticosteroids are effective and safe for severe alopecia areata, with most patients regrowing hair, but nearly half may relapse.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Molecules” The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Biomedicines” Targeting the protein Caveolin-1 might help treat a type of scarring hair loss called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Timosaponin BII, a plant extract, was found to promote hair growth in mice, similarly to minoxidil.
4 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Plumbago zeylanica extract helps hair growth and reduces a hair loss-related enzyme.
4 citations,
July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” The review concludes that more research is needed to better improve the health outcomes for people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
4 citations,
May 2018 in “BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders” Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk for osteoporosis and fractures in older men.
4 citations,
September 2015 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive method to identify and measure hair growth-promoting substances in a herbal mix.
4 citations,
September 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
4 citations,
October 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.
4 citations,
August 2001 in “Epilepsia” Treating epilepsy is complex, requiring careful drug choice and patient adherence to manage seizures and side effects.
3 citations,
January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.
3 citations,
July 2021 in “Life science alliance” PNKP is essential for keeping adult mouse progenitor cells healthy and growing normally.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Licorice has many health benefits but more research is needed to fully understand them.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Basal cell carcinomas may differentiate similarly to hair follicles and could be influenced by hair cycle-related treatments.
3 citations,
August 2017 in “Synlett” Scientists in India found a safer and efficient way to make a type of medicine called hydantoins from carbamates, which also worked well in making the seizure medicine, Ethotoin.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Keratin extract from human hair was found to promote hair growth in mice.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma rays did not change hair follicle density but increased white and hypopigmented hairs in mice.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Galla chinensis solution effectively treats fungal skin infections in dogs.
3 citations,
August 2011 in “Current Psychiatry Reviews” Family-based treatment is the best outpatient care for stable teens with anorexia, and more research is needed on medication and treatment effectiveness for young people with eating disorders.
3 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
2 citations,
November 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” The health of the gut may be important in developing new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat alopecia areata.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
2 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Turkish sleep medicine” People with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have poor sleep, restless legs syndrome, anxiety, and depression.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract helps hair follicle cells grow by activating the ERK1/2 pathway.
2 citations,
November 2019 in “Cancer reports” The Wnt signaling pathway is not a major factor in the development of keratoacanthoma, a type of skin tumor.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
2 citations,
October 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Tofacitinib helps mice grow more hair by increasing noggin and BMP4 levels, possibly better than minoxidil.