10 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” UV exposure causes hair thinning, graying, and changes in hair growth cycles in mice.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “Agronomy” KDML105 bran extract may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of dermatology” Disrupted citric acid metabolism stops hair growth.
1 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of pharmacology & clinical research” The herbal hair gel with Eclipta alba and Lippia nodiflora extracts was more effective at growing hair than the control gel and minoxidil.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional foods” Collagen peptides from marine and bovine sources may help prevent hair loss by affecting hair follicle stem cells differently.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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.
May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Androgens affect hair growth and shedding, with genetic and non-genetic factors influencing baldness.
January 2014 in “American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences” Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.
39 citations,
March 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
47 citations,
July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
26 citations,
March 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Forsythiaside-A, a natural substance, can protect against hair loss and is more effective than current treatments, potentially making it a good option for hair loss treatment.
71 citations,
June 2001 in “American Journal of Pathology” The p53 protein helps control hair follicle shrinking by promoting cell death in mice.
50 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
16 citations,
January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
COVID-19 can cause significant hair loss.
May 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” A woman lost over 80% of her hair due to a condition called telogen effluvium after having COVID-19.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Certain cannabinoids may help increase hair growth and could be useful for treating hair loss.
759 citations,
February 2009 in “Current Biology” Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.
99 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
39 citations,
March 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Apigenin may help promote hair growth and could treat hair loss.
36 citations,
June 2009 in “Nanomedicine” Fullerene nanomaterials help hair grow faster and increase hair follicles.
6 citations,
May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
5 citations,
July 2003 in “Pediatric Critical Care Medicine” Most patients experience temporary hair loss after ECMO, but it usually grows back within 6 months without treatment.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Stopping S100A3 activity slows down hair growth in mice.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Hair aging is caused by stress, hormones, inflammation, and DNA damage affecting hair growth and color.
October 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Baicapil was effective in reducing hair loss and increasing hair growth in women with telogen effluvium.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” Hair follicle culture helps study hair growth but has limitations in modeling the full hair cycle.