October 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Alopecia areata costs individuals about 3% of their income, with women, Asians, those with lower income, and more severe symptoms spending more.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
September 2023 in “JPRAS Open” Botulinum Toxin A may help with hair growth and has some side effects; more research is needed.
August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
May 2023 in “Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy” Alopecia areata causes hair loss and life quality issues; current treatments are often unsatisfactory, but new drugs like JAK inhibitors show promise.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
July 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The document encourages attending the 2023 Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention.
December 2021 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” The traditional herbal formulas Yongdamsagan-Tang and Paljung-san, along with the drug finasteride, can reduce inflammation and may work together without affecting each other's effectiveness against benign prostatic hyperplasia.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Physiology education needs to include more diversity and different perspectives to better represent all populations.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
June 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Latanoprost-loaded nanotransfersomes could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
August 2022 in “Nutrients” Nutritional supplements may help improve hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
PRP therapy is a simple and safe option for hair loss, but its effectiveness is not clearly stated.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic clinics” PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
Losing weight and eating better are key to managing metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.
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January 2020 in “Springer eBooks” Good nutrition is essential for healthy hair.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” 3 citations,
May 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplant using beard hair made acne scars on cheeks less visible with minimal scarring in the donor area.
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists are more accurate than general practitioners in diagnosing skin conditions, especially skin cancer.
May 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.
January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for hair transplants has limitations and may not be suitable for most patients.
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