September 2017 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder with no cure, but low-dose oral minoxidil may help.
Mesotherapy is effective for treating certain types of hair loss.
Many hair loss myths lack strong evidence, but some treatments are proven to work.
Platelet-rich plasma helps human hair cells grow and survive better.
Both 5% minoxidil solution and milky lotion effectively and safely treat male hair loss, with the lotion being a good alternative for those sensitive to certain ingredients.
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
November 2016 in “PubMed” Hair becomes thinner, grayer, and may fall out more as people get older, and styling habits can worsen these effects.
IP-PA1 helps grow hair in mice and affects human cell growth-related genes differently than traditional hair growth treatments.
Plucked hair follicles grow faster than conventional ones, making them a potentially better option for hair transplants.
Mesenchymal stem cells could potentially help regenerate hair in people with hair loss.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
Antiandrogen treatment helps reduce hair follicles and sebaceous glands in hirsute women.
December 2014 in “PubMed” A scalp biopsy can help confirm hair loss types when other methods don't provide a clear diagnosis.
A robotic device could improve surgical hair restoration, but it needs more testing to confirm its effectiveness compared to current methods.
February 2014 in “PubMed” Effective treatments exist only for certain types of hair loss, and many hair loss treatments do not guarantee significant improvement.
Tomato extract can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss without irritating the skin.
The optimal concentration for caffeine release in gel form is 0.2% caffeine and 2.3% chitosan.
Minoxidil is the only approved cream for hair loss, but new treatments are being looked into.
The new method can tell how hair fibers react to moisture after treatments.
Injecting follicular cells into skin can lead to the formation of new hair follicles.
Frizzy hair is fragile and can lead to hair loss and damage if not properly cared for.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
October 2010 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In 2010, Marco Toscani's team introduced a new scalpel for hair transplants that cuts parallel to hair follicles, reducing hair loss and improving on previous methods.
A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
The man had myotonia, which caused delayed hand grip relaxation.
September 2007 in “PubMed” Implanted human scalp cells can regenerate hair-like structures in mice.
Different treatments change the strength and flexibility of human hair.
March 2006 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” Microencapsulated human hair cells can regenerate hair follicles in mice ears.