47 citations,
July 1967 in “Science” Not eating enough protein can cause hair roots to shrink and lose color, and hair to become thinner.
28 citations,
May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” Topical minoxidil not effective for erectile dysfunction treatment.
26 citations,
March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
26 citations,
November 1968 in “The Lancet” Malnourished Andean Indian children had abnormal hair roots compared to healthy children.
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5 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Russell Knudsen's system classifies hair grafts by class, shape, and size for clearer communication in hair restoration surgery.
4 citations,
March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created a colored thread-like material containing a common hair loss treatment, which slowly releases the treatment over time, potentially offering an effective, neat, and visually appealing solution for hair loss.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” New hair loss treatments show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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June 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Fat from the body can help improve hair growth and scars when used in skin treatments.
27 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Different lasers and radiofrequency affect skin differently, important for dermatologists to choose the right treatment.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Body and beard hair can be used for hair transplants in baldness treatment but keep their original color and curl.
3 citations,
October 2018 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Stopping tamsulosin one month before cataract surgery reduces eye surgery complications in rats.
1 citations,
November 2008 Yonnyuniksoogobon-dan taken orally promotes hair growth by affecting growth factors in hair roots.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP may help with hair loss and improve hair quality with few side effects, but more research is needed.
Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.
October 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Dutasteride mesotherapy showed mixed results and is not recommended as a primary treatment for hair loss.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Autologous Platelet and Extracellular Vesicle-Rich Plasma (PVRP) has potential in enhancing tissue regeneration and improving hair conditions, but its effectiveness varies due to individual differences.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Platelet lysate effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
2 citations,
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Vibration assisted analgesia reduces pain during corticosteroid therapy for alopecia.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
November 2023 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” A single robotic system can accurately harvest and implant hair grafts, showing promise for real-world use.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” The growth factor cocktail significantly increased hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
July 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Cellcurin therapy with microneedling increases hair density and thickness in treating hair loss in men and women.
January 2023 in “Journal of surgery and research” New treatment effectively reverses hair thinning in most patients with mild side effects.
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October 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles can effectively deliver positively charged drugs through the skin using iontophoresis.
February 2023 in “Medicine in novel technology and devices” Microneedles with traditional Chinese medicine can help regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil can be effectively encapsulated in coated nanovesicles for potential drug delivery.