11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” This study demonstrated that mink hair growth and pelt quality significantly depend on dietary protein levels and DL-methionine supplementation during the growing-furring period.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” This review examines the scientific evidence on the short-term safety of testosterone therapy for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women, without presenting new clinical results.
8 citations
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April 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study reported that higher monocyte lymphocyte ratio, monocyte high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, and platelet lymphocyte ratio were associated with increased risk of developing alopecia areata, suggesting their potential as diagnostic markers.
4 citations
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May 2007 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews gender differences in planning and managing female cosmetic surgery patients and reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that for people with androgenetic alopecia, increasing the dosage of low-dose oral minoxidil is associated with improvements in hair diameter and density, but also raises the risk of hypertrichosis and cardiovascular adverse events.
This study observed that a combination of sinapic acid and glabridin from Zhimo herbal extract improved hair growth and reduced oxidative stress in a DHT-induced model of androgenetic alopecia in mice by preventing ferroptosis and stabilizing β-Catenin, offering potential application for AGA treatment.
January 2014 in “Dongwu yingyang xuebao” The study concluded that a dietary vitamin A level of 10,000 IU/kg optimally supports growth performance, fur quality, and antioxidant function in growing Rex rabbits.
400 citations
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January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” This consensus statement discusses guidelines for screening, diagnosing, and treating the Female Athlete Triad, and introduces a risk stratification system to assist healthcare providers with sports participation decisions.
This study reports that in Rex rabbits, age affects fur quality and hair follicle traits, with the Wnt signaling pathway playing a role in their periodic hair follicle development.
This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may provide short-term improvement in hair density for female pattern hair loss, but results varied and more rigorous trials are needed to establish optimal protocols.
2 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses unique anatomical features and management strategies for crown alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, focusing instead on surgical techniques for natural-looking results and optimal density.
March 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this retrospective study of patients with androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil at doses greater than 5 mg daily improved hair density by 10-30% in most cases, but 24.6% experienced adverse effects, prompting a need for further research on its safety and optimal dosage.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses key surgical techniques for optimal graft growth in hair transplantation and presents no new research findings.
May 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study observed that white hair can create an optical illusion of increased scalp visibility, potentially misleading clinical evaluations of hair loss and complicating hair transplantation planning, and identified five core dyeing strategies to address this phenomenon.
92 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study found that 2% ketoconazole shampoo improved hair density and anagen follicle proportion in androgenic alopecia similarly to minoxidil treatment, suggesting a potential role for Malassezia in inflammation.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that spironolactone has shown effectiveness in improving hair density and reducing shedding in female pattern hair loss, particularly for women with hyperandrogenism, though benefits often diminish after stopping treatment.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Animals” This study suggests that the period from birth to 6 months is optimal for regulating secondary hair follicle development in cashmere goats, with specific growth factors potentially playing a regulatory role.
53 citations
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June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma may be effective in increasing hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed to determine the best treatment protocol.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This pilot clinical trial suggests that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, though outcomes varied between patients.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Medicine” This protocol outlines a study aiming to determine if combining 660 nm red laser photobiomodulation and microneedling increases hair density in female pattern hair loss, but it reports no results yet.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that a hair tonic containing 10% mesenchymal stem cell secretome significantly increased hair density in volunteers with alopecia after eight weeks, suggesting its potential as an effective treatment option for hair growth stimulation.
June 2024 in “ChemBioChem” This study's simulations suggest that replenishing free 18‐MEA could restore damaged hair surface properties, highlighting the importance of optimal fatty acid spacing for maintaining hair integrity.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Biotechnology Progress” This study designed a micromold template for creating controlled-sized, multicellular tumor spheroids, finding that HEK-293 cells formed consistent spheroids with high circularity and viability after 7 days, influenced by cell seeding density and treatment conditions.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic with antiandrogenic activity, effectively improves hair density, reduces shedding, and stabilizes symptoms in female pattern hair loss, though symptoms often recur after discontinuation, suggesting the need for sustained therapy.
In this study, researchers reported that topical nanostructured lipid carriers containing tea seed or lavender oil significantly enhanced hair regrowth in female Wistar albino rats over 30 days compared to placebo, with increased hair length and follicular density observed.
This study in female Wistar albino rats found that Pluronic F127-stabilized nanostructured lipid carriers with tea seed or lavender oil significantly increased hair regrowth and follicular density compared to placebo, showing enhanced efficacy over a commercial product in promoting hair growth.
July 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” This study found that vitamin D supplementation in diets of Rex rabbits improved hair follicle development and fatty acid metabolism, with 1400–2100 IU/kg proving most effective for hair density and 2800 IU/kg increasing hair length.
August 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” PRP can boost hair growth and thickness, especially in early stages of hair loss, but its effectiveness varies and there's no set method or treatment frequency. Stem cells also show promise for increasing hair density.
This literature review explores the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for various non-androgenic types of alopecia, finding it to be a promising alternative for these conditions despite the need to establish optimal dosing for different demographics.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source highlights the increasing use of nutritional supplements among patients with androgenetic alopecia, noting positive effects on hair thickness and density in controlled trials, while emphasizing the need for further research to understand their safety and efficacy.