34 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study found that using a hair dryer at 15 cm with continuous motion causes less surface damage to hair compared to natural drying, although higher temperatures increased overall surface damage.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” This study found that a subfraction from Sansevieria trifasciata showed higher hair growth activity than other fractions in tests on rabbits.
13 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article outlines a method for achieving natural-looking hair direction and density in hair transplants using specific parting and incision techniques, without accelerating hair loss in the recipient area.
16 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study introduced an eco-friendly enzymatic hair dyeing process utilizing laccase-catalyzed polymerization of hematoxylin, achieving intense, long-lasting color comparable to commercial dyes while enhancing hair strength and offering antioxidant and UV-shielding benefits.
11 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study utilized computational approaches to screen natural compounds targeting a non-androgen pathway involving PIEZO1 and MLCK for treating androgenetic alopecia, identifying several potential candidates for further validation but making no clinical claims.
January 2026 in “Open MIND” This study identified candidate compounds from a natural-product library that may interact with the PIEZO1 and MLCK pathways, potentially countering a non-androgen cause of hair follicle miniaturization, all based on computer simulations; experimental validation is necessary.
September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This study observed that follicular unit extraction combined with direct hair implantation successfully restored hair in a patient with multifocal post-burn alopecia, achieving nearly natural growth density and patient satisfaction.
September 2023 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This source discusses androgenetic alopecia, noting that male patients may transition from topical minoxidil to its systemic form or from finasteride to dutasteride for potentially better results, while female patients might require extensive lab testing to identify hyperandrogenism due to environmental triggers.
5 citations
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September 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the follicular-unit grafting technique for hair transplantation and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight its potential for achieving natural-appearing outcomes but note the procedure's complexity.
5 citations
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March 2020 in “Aids Reviews” This review found that hair antiretroviral concentration may be associated with several factors, including hair type and genetic factors, but not with race/ethnicity or alcohol use.
28 citations
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March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This article reviews studies on thyroid influence on hair growth, noting varied results, including accelerated growth in some normal and underfed rats after thyroid administration, but reports no clinical results.
25 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article explores factors in designing a personalized hairline, favoring a flared design approach, and reports no new evidence.
15 citations
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December 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses past hair transplantation techniques for androgenic alopecia and current research to improve results, but it reports no new clinical outcomes.
14 citations
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review examines hydrogel microneedles for transdermal drug delivery, discussing their applications and challenges but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Open Access Journal of Contraception” This study suggests that lower-dose ethinyl estradiol formulations and progestin-only contraceptives may offer safer options for managing PCOS in obese women due to minimal metabolic effects.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that hair transplantation effectively corrected altered hairlines and scarring arising from midface-lifting surgery, achieving high patient and physician satisfaction scores without adverse events.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This article reviews methods for restoring the temporal peaks of hair and highlights a technique that produces variable density for a more natural look, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses scaffold materials and properties used in epidermal tissue engineering to promote skin regeneration and reports no new research findings.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a polyherbal hair oil containing natural ingredients like Amla and Neem, evaluating it for properties such as pH, stability, and skin irritation, and found it showed satisfactory physical appearance, stability, and enhanced conditioning without irritation.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that a polyherbal hair oil formulation using natural ingredients like Amla, Neem, and hibiscus showed good stability, acceptable pH, and no skin irritation while enhancing hair conditioning properties.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source highlights the growing trend towards natural, cruelty-free beauty products as everyday choices by 2026, with the Indian brand Soulflower noted for its affordable, eco-conscious essential oils, soaps, and haircare, offering a 10% discount via their SKV10 coupon code.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research doesn't report specific experimental results but presents Soulflower's 2026 offerings of natural, toxin-free, and cruelty-free beauty and wellness products, with details of a promotional coupon for savings on essential oils, soaps, and haircare solutions.
In this overview, the authors discuss various strategies for optimizing the appearance of natural hair through cosmetic methods and highlight the dermatologist's role in advising patients with temporary or permanent hair loss on the use of hair prostheses.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” According to this source, wigs and hair prosthetics can enhance social confidence and quality of life for patients with alopecia, especially when other treatments fall short aesthetically, but care is needed to prevent issues like traction alopecia and contact dermatitis.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the physiology of hair and various grooming and camouflage techniques, but reports no new clinical results; the authors note the complexity of cleaning hair and effects of different detergents.
May 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This abstract describes alternative facelift techniques that utilize endoscopic methods to work on the subperiosteal plane, potentially reducing the risk of facial nerve injury and allowing for integrated beautification and rejuvenation strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
Different methods like wigs, extensions, and devices can help improve hair volume for thinning hair.
January 2019 in “Figshare” This thesis investigates how PCOS may impact cardiometabolic health in women during their reproductive years, using a longitudinal approach with national data.