2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
2 citations,
September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Healthy Han Chinese have lower hair density than whites and Africans, and transplanting 300 hair units can nearly restore normal hair density.
Botulinum toxin-A may increase hair growth and reduce hair loss in men with baldness, and injecting near blood vessels can improve pain relief and last longer.
70 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
20 citations,
November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document concludes that topical minoxidil therapy is safe and effective in promoting hair growth for male pattern baldness.
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May 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
4 citations,
January 1992 in “Clinical Oncology” Some cancer treatments can cause abnormal fine hair growth.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
December 2019 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Non-ablative radio frequency can potentially increase hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia, but some may be bothered by the smell during treatment.
29 citations,
November 2014 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.
25 citations,
July 2022 in “Developmental cell” Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
3 citations,
July 1997 in “The Lancet” Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
October 1997 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
20 citations,
November 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” Women with AGA have less hair on midscalp, more thin and non-growing hair.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
June 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.
41 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness and prevents hair loss.
16 citations,
August 1967 in “JAMA” Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.
43 citations,
July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
36 citations,
November 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
32 citations,
June 1976 in “JAMA” Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
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September 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.
2 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” PRP injection therapy shows promise for treating hair loss, increasing hair count and thickness with minimal side effects.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
33 citations,
January 2017 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.