August 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Antioxidant-rich diets may reduce hair loss risk, while pro-inflammatory diets may increase it, especially in women.
July 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” AP collagen peptides help hair grow and improve hair health.
April 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” UV exposure reduced hair shine in mice, but minoxidil helped restore it.
Melatonin improves tomato root growth and plant health at certain levels by affecting genes and hormones but can damage roots at high levels.
January 2024 in “Current research in toxicology” Thallium is highly toxic, causing severe health issues, and Prussian blue is the best antidote.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Metformin might help treat certain skin conditions, but more research is needed.
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
February 2023 in “Molecules” Cactus extract from Notocactus ottonis may help promote hair growth.
September 2022 in “Polish Hyperbaric Research” Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
June 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Efficient delivery systems are needed for the clinical use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.
March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.
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.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of S C C J” Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
11 citations,
September 1996 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Potassium cyanide treatment changes hair's disulfide bonds, making it more elastic.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Washing permed hair after using thioglycolic acid helps reform strong bonds, making hair stronger.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of structural biology” Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.
13 citations,
May 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Changing the 6-position on benzopyran molecules affects insulin release, with some compounds showing strong inhibitory effects.
11 citations,
June 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” L-cystine and vitamin B6 at high doses prevented hair loss in mice treated with a chemotherapy drug.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Combining proper shaving, topical treatments, and laser therapy effectively reduces Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.
75 citations,
March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
20 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
15 citations,
May 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Propolis and aloe vera ointment effectively treats mild to moderate psoriasis.
7 citations,
November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
6 citations,
October 2018 in “Drug safety - case reports” Alitretinoin may cause irreversible hair curling as a side effect.
4 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of labelled compounds & radiopharmaceuticals” A new compound was effective for imaging prostate cancer in rats.
3 citations,
May 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” Ayurveda, using herbs like ginger, garlic, and turmeric, can reduce chemo-radiotherapy side effects in cancer patients.