7 citations,
August 2006 in “Biopolymers” Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
7 citations,
April 1994 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” Scalp expansion is an effective way to reconstruct the scalp with good cosmetic outcomes.
6 citations,
October 2019 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Rice bran extract boosts melanin production in hair follicles.
6 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Dermal fillers can cause hair loss, so dermatologists should be aware.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Mongolian gerbils heal wounds differently than mice, with unique protein levels and gene expression that affect skin repair.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” More exercise might link to hair loss, but other factors also matter.
5 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adding antihistamines to topical corticosteroid and cryotherapy may improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
5 citations,
July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Minoxidil solution applied twice daily improved hair growth in patients with Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis due to LIPH gene issues, with mild side effects.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Men with sleep apnea and low iron levels are more likely to have male-pattern baldness, especially if they have a family history of hair loss.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A 308 nm excimer laser successfully treated a boy with a rare skin condition after about a year of weekly sessions.
5 citations,
October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
5 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons” A woman developed a cyst in her parotid gland after a botox injection, which was successfully removed with surgery.
5 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology” Metformin can cause hair loss in some women with PCOS.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Created tablet similar to Avodart using γ-cyclodextrin and solubilizers.
4 citations,
June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” Iron levels are linked to insulin resistance in men and postmenopausal women, but not in premenopausal women.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman's temporary hair loss after face lift surgery stopped on its own, and hair grew back.
4 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Pregnancy right after giving birth in mice lacking IL-10 causes milk that leads to liver issues and hair loss in their babies.
4 citations,
May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants onto a scalp reconstruction flap improved appearance successfully.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “Farmacia” Certain foods and supplements can help treat skin diseases alongside medication.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” Green tea extract helps prevent cell death and supports cell survival in hair cells exposed to a chemotherapy drug.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Blocking 11β-HSD1 can lessen the harmful effects of glucocorticoids on hair growth cells.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Hanyang Medical Reviews” The document concludes that more research is needed to create suitable diagnostic criteria and understand PCOS in Korean women, and genetics may allow for personalized treatment.
3 citations,
January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Blocking EGFR in skin cells doesn't majorly increase inflammation markers.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A patient experienced permanent hair loss due to an allergic reaction to a corticosteroid injection.