January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Men are increasingly seeking quick-result cosmetic treatments for their thicker, oilier skin and hair loss issues.
59 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.
53 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Cancers” The document concludes that understanding and managing hair loss in cancer patients is important, and more research is needed for better treatments.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
June 2021 in “International journal of cosmetics and dermatology” Vitamin C and E may help with certain skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
15 citations,
January 2019 in “Breast care” Preventive measures and effective management are crucial for reducing skin side effects in cancer treatment.
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
4 citations,
April 2001 in “European journal of cancer” Scalp cooling prevented hair loss in half of the patients, despite significant side effects.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Excessive cell phone use may cause hair loss due to electromagnetic radiation.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher minoxidil dose helps hair growth in non-responders without side effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
21 citations,
January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
12 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
11 citations,
September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
7 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of thermal biology” Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
6 citations,
November 2013 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-rays exposure during the resting phase of hair growth can damage hair regeneration and color in mice.
6 citations,
February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
81 citations,
August 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Red light therapy is safe and effectively increases hair growth in women with hair loss.
12 citations,
October 2017 in “Radiation Research” mTORC1 signaling needed for quick hair follicle recovery after radiation damage.
44 citations,
August 2010 in “Lupus” Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
12 citations,
January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine” This therapy effectively treats resistant alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
22 citations,
July 2017 in “BMC complementary and alternative medicine” Natural remedies for hair and scalp issues are still widely used in Palestine.
18 citations,
January 1998 in “Endocrine” RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.
205 citations,
March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
42 citations,
March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.