January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
81 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
31 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of the neurological sciences” Removing the thymoma improved the man's autoimmune conditions.
24 citations,
May 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
22 citations,
January 2014 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Ginsenoside F2 may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth better than finasteride.
18 citations,
July 1996 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Knowing detailed head and neck anatomy is crucial for safe and effective facelift surgery.
14 citations,
July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” Cedrol may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy better than minoxidil.
11 citations,
May 2016 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.
3 citations,
March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man's forehead and eyebrow were successfully reconstructed with a skin and hair graft that matched his other eyebrow, without needing frequent trimming.
1 citations,
December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
1 citations,
January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The book "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" provides useful information on hair restoration techniques, though some methods discussed may cause scarring.
January 1978 in “Clin-Alert” A document listed serious side effects from various drugs, including deaths and diseases, emphasizing the importance of being aware of drug side effects.
April 2019 in “Advances in integrative medicine” HST and HST/F promote hair growth and may help treat alopecia.
349 citations,
February 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
194 citations,
March 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress stops hair growth in mice by causing early hair growth phase end and harmful inflammation through a specific nerve-related pathway.
174 citations,
April 2005 in “The American journal of pathology (Print)” Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
170 citations,
September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
165 citations,
November 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
149 citations,
July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.
147 citations,
September 2006 in “Developmental Cell” Too much Smad7 changes skin and hair development by breaking down a protein called β-catenin, leading to more oil glands and fewer hair follicles.
131 citations,
March 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.
119 citations,
June 1993 in “BMJ” Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
76 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Certain mice without specific receptors or mast cells don't lose hair from stress.
72 citations,
October 2009 in “The FASEB journal” TRH stimulates human hair growth and extends the hair growth phase.
71 citations,
May 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
67 citations,
December 2019 in “PloS one” Beta-caryophyllene helps improve wound healing in mice, especially in females.
67 citations,
July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.