88 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
68 citations,
August 2014 in “PeerJ” Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Actual harvested hair follicles were fewer and differed in type from estimated, with older patients and those with multiple transplants needing more careful planning.
65 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “PubMed” The study concluded that certain areas of the scalp and beard are safe for hair transplant donor sites in Indian men.
February 2025 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Sonication washing reduces nuclei in hair roots, affecting DNA extraction.
Using microneedling with PRP improves skin and hair conditions more than microneedling alone.
3 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ex vivo dermatoscopy may lower lab costs and improve diagnosis speed for hair loss biopsies.
Botulinum toxin-A injections in the scalp can reduce hair loss and promote new hair growth in men with certain types of baldness.
150 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
2 citations,
August 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Lindera strychnifolia root extract may help balance scalp bacteria and potentially reduce hair loss.
December 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A deep learning model accurately predicts male hair loss types using scalp images.
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations,
June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” 675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth and density in AGA patients.
57 citations,
August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Botulinum toxin treatment improves hair follicle width and length in androgenetic alopecia.
October 2024 in “Comprehensive Health and Biomedical Studies” Smoking and alcohol worsen hair transplant results.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
January 2022 in “Journal of Healthcare Sciences” Male Androgenetic Alopecia, a common hair loss in men, can be slowed and partially restored with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, or hair transplantation. Serenoa repens may be an alternative treatment. More research is needed for new treatments.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin research and technology” Oxidative hair dye changes hair color and structure but doesn't weaken it.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.
160 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
7 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” High-quality photos help track hair growth progress in androgenetic alopecia patients.
214 citations,
September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
87 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP shows potential for treating female hair loss, but more research needed.
The authors defended their methods for measuring hair density and caliber, emphasizing the need for consistent photography and manual counting for accuracy in evaluating hair loss treatments.