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December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
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August 2014 in “Archivos argentinos de pediatría” A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
November 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” The new herbal shampoo is effective, safe, and more affordable than other products.
March 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
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April 1994 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” Scalp expansion is an effective way to reconstruct the scalp with good cosmetic outcomes.
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January 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair oils can worsen seborrheic dermatitis in black patients.
November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The concentric mini-micrografting method is effective for extensive baldness, creating a natural look and efficiently using donor hair.
184 citations,
November 2014 in “Developmental Cell” Hair follicle dermal stem cells are key for regenerating parts of the hair follicle and determining hair type.
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Take care of your hair as much as your face for a youthful look.
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December 2011 Marine-derived ingredients show potential for hair health but need more human trials to confirm effectiveness.
October 2020 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Dheedhi Herbal Shampoo is effective and safe for treating hair loss and dandruff.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PFD patch helps laser tattoo removal, trichoscopy diagnoses AGA, and serum boosts SOD activity.
13 citations,
October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
10 citations,
June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
7 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin changes like hair loss, white patches, and nail changes are common in children after bone marrow transplants, often linked to chronic rejection.
September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concluded that stem cells are crucial for skin repair, regeneration, and may help in developing advanced skin substitutes.
30 citations,
October 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.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Eclipta prostrata helps hair growth and maintains the growth phase by affecting certain growth factors.
22 citations,
January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
23 citations,
March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
14 citations,
November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
68 citations,
April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
15 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
3 citations,
June 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” A new botanical treatment improved hair growth and symptoms in lichen planopilaris patients.