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November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
27 citations,
February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
24 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
24 citations,
September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
22 citations,
March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
21 citations,
April 1990 in “Journal of comparative neurology” The study found that nerve signals are stronger when there are more connection points, but not necessarily denser, along the nerve's path in the spine.
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
17 citations,
February 2015 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Southeast Asian herbs show promise for skin and hair care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in cosmetics.
17 citations,
June 2012 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
16 citations,
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16 citations,
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16 citations,
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14 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Liposomes improve the delivery and effectiveness of cosmetic ingredients but face challenges like cost and stability.
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12 citations,
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11 citations,
February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Impatiens plants have health-promoting compounds and are used for natural food coloring, but more research is needed to understand their full benefits.
10 citations,
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10 citations,
January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Most medical students in the study had skin and hair issues, with acne, hair loss, and sun tan being common, and these issues varied by gender and origin.
8 citations,
February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
8 citations,
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