September 2023 in “JPRAS Open” Botulinum Toxin A may help with hair growth and has some side effects; more research is needed.
16 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Microneedling improves skin and hair conditions by enhancing treatment absorption and stimulating growth factors.
31 citations,
May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
Wearing a toupee makes men seem more attractive and slightly healthier, but doesn't change how confident they appear.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Using fractional CO2 laser with halometasone cream works better for chronic hand eczema than just the cream, improving symptoms and quality of life with fewer relapses.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” Beetroot extract nanogel may help treat hair loss caused by testosterone.
January 2023 in “Journal of surgery and research” New treatment effectively reverses hair thinning in most patients with mild side effects.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Some herbal ingredients like linalool and tea tree oil have anti-dandruff properties and are safe for use in shampoos.
107 citations,
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
68 citations,
May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
8 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The PRP-like cosmetic with biomimetic peptides is potentially effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science” The herbal shampoo is safe, effective, and helps treat hair loss.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
July 2024 in “ADMET & DMPK” Surface-modified nanostructured lipid carriers can improve hair growth treatments.
January 2022 in “Biomedical Reports” Inaudible sound at 30 kHz can boost hair growth and decrease hair loss by promoting cell growth and reducing cell death in hair follicles.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Traditional treatment for pediatric alopecia areata is most effective and should be first choice.
11 citations,
April 2013 in “Journal of Proteomics” Found different proteins in balding and non-balding cells, giving insight into hair loss causes.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
98 citations,
February 2007 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
19 citations,
July 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa in children with no adverse effects.
31 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
6 citations,
December 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Alcohol extract from Vernonia anthelmintica seeds may help treat stress-related hair loss.
June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
Taller men are seen as more attractive, and hair loss negatively affects attractiveness.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “European Psychiatry” Some psychiatric drugs can cause severe hair loss, especially valproic acid, and it's more likely in women or those with thyroid issues or past hair loss.
43 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of psychosomatic research” Kids with alopecia areata may experience more stress but not necessarily feel more anxious or depressed than others.
189 citations,
March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Adipose-derived stem cells may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.