Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” Alopecia Areata is linked to specific gut bacteria and metabolites, indicating a complex gut microbiome.
November 2023 in “Brain Sciences” Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
November 2023 in “Children” Many pediatric epilepsy patients experience preventable severe adverse drug reactions, especially with certain medications and risk factors.
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells could help treat radiation-induced bladder damage but more research is needed to overcome current limitations.
May 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” HSPGs help control stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and offering a target for hair loss treatments.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
33 citations,
August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
55 citations,
August 2013 in “PloS one” Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
42 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
21 citations,
December 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cells in alopecia areata scalp show abnormal regulation, leading to less inflammation.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cells that move well may improve hair loss treatments by entering hair follicles.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Genes related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism are important for curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
46 citations,
October 2018 in “JCI insight” CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
11 citations,
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” 10 citations,
August 2021 in “EMBO Reports” The Bcl-2 protein is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells working and preventing hair loss.
10 citations,
July 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” 3 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Advanced male pattern baldness affects the back of the scalp, reducing hair follicles.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Using one's own blood platelets and fat can improve facial and hair appearance without surgery.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PRP therapy is effective for hair regrowth and improving hair quality with minimal side effects.
80 citations,
April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
52 citations,
January 2022 in “Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery” New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
36 citations,
August 2022 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” Gene therapy shows promise for healing chronic wounds but needs more research to overcome challenges.
26 citations,
July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
24 citations,
February 2012 in “Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases” 5α-reductase inhibitors help shrink the prostate, improve urinary symptoms, and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
15 citations,
July 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem, especially in women, but not depression.