27 citations,
September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
2 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using certain hair products may increase breast cancer risk in black women.
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
January 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Therapy” Electric Follicle Stimulation may promote hair growth and density with no known side effects.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
2 citations,
March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
25 citations,
September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
9 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
10 citations,
June 2000 in “Primary Care” The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.
9 citations,
January 1995 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” New suturing technique with wider intervals and shallow stitches helps prevent scalp scars and promotes hair growth.
33 citations,
May 1991 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Cromakalim relaxes various blood vessels, while minoxidil sulphate is more selective; they likely act on different potassium channels.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “General physiology and biophysics” Minoxidil relaxes rat blood vessels mainly through nitric oxide and potassium channels.
1 citations,
August 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine may protect hair follicles from stress-related hair loss.
7 citations,
December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Early transplantation helps avoid embarrassment and allows relaxed transplant sessions, but be cautious with young patients with thinning hair.
Treating hair with 1M sodium hydroxide increases its friction, making it better for small medical knots.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Tying a knot can measure hair friction, useful for medical applications.
47 citations,
November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
27 citations,
January 1990 in “Child Psychiatry & Human Development” The document concludes that supportive home environments and addressing parent-child interactions can effectively treat trichotillomania in children.
May 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of S C C J” Scalp massage reduces stress, increases relaxation, and improves blood circulation.
24 citations,
April 2011 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” Minoxidil dissolves best in methanol and least in water.
24 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Botulinum toxin was found to be a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness in a small test, but more research is needed.
October 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Successful outcomes depend on accurate diagnosis and strong doctor-patient relationships.
1 citations,
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant techniques and scalp micropigmentation can effectively hide scars and hair loss after cranial surgery.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Botanical extract improved well-being and skin health in a test group compared to a placebo.
July 2023 in “Journal of medical and health studies” A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.
7 citations,
September 1991 in “Journal of Advertising” More profitable TV stations have stricter ad approval rules, and bigger stations are generally stricter too.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Combining proper shaving, topical treatments, and laser therapy effectively reduces Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.
86 citations,
July 1990 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
121 citations,
March 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.