8 citations,
March 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The 14-3-3σ gene is essential for preventing hair loss.
The document concludes that hair loss in women is complex, often linked to aging, health conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, and emotional impacts should not be underestimated.
1 citations,
July 2006 in “Reviews in gynaecological and perinatal practice” The document concludes that hirsutism in women, often caused by PCOS, requires systematic evaluation and can be treated with medications, mechanical removal, or cosmetic methods, with weight loss also being beneficial.
30 citations,
October 2016 in “Current research in translational medicine” Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
4 citations,
January 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks” The book explains causes, diagnosis, and treatments for hair loss in pets.
1 citations,
November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” L'Oréal's research and workshops have advanced understanding and tailored cosmetics for African hair and skin.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
141 citations,
November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.
7 citations,
January 1992 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
1 citations,
August 2016 in “Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. eBooks” Low-level light therapy can help with hair growth and preventing hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
June 2015 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated by targeting the cause, lifestyle changes, and medication.
September 1999 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
49 citations,
September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
288 citations,
June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
2 citations,
July 2012 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Hirsutism in women often indicates health issues like polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic measures.
60 citations,
April 2012 in “Physiology” The document concludes that understanding hair and feather regeneration can help develop new regenerative medicine strategies.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
54 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” miR-218-5p helps skin and hair growth by targeting SFRP2 and activating a specific signaling pathway.
40 citations,
January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
21 citations,
January 2018 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.
182 citations,
December 2007 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
41 citations,
June 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Engineered skin substitutes can grow hair but have limitations like missing sebaceous glands and hair not breaking through the skin naturally.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new staining method shows a special area in the hair's skin layer with lots of proteoglycans.
101 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
76 citations,
December 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.
62 citations,
July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
41 citations,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
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.
21 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.