October 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Bioengineered nanoparticles can effectively treat hair loss by targeting specific enzymes and receptors.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles may improve caffeine delivery for hair growth, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” The growth factor cocktail significantly increased hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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.
405 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle size and distribution vary significantly across different body sites.
12 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Thallium poisoning from contaminated cake caused severe health issues in Baghdad, highlighting the need to ban thallium as a rodenticide.
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
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March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” Better hair loss models needed for research.
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June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
211 citations,
February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth but stops working when discontinued.
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September 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Artificial sebum L closely mimics human sebum for drug delivery research.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Erbium YAG laser treatment, combined with conventional therapy, can effectively reduce hair loss and promote hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
103 citations,
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
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December 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Fat tissue stem cells may help increase hair growth.
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December 2014 in “Toxicological Research” Peppermint oil can effectively promote hair growth without being toxic.
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June 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Medical tattooing improves appearance and quality of life, but has potential risks.
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January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Herbal treatments can help with hair problems, but more research is needed.
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June 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes and niosomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
125 citations,
January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
122 citations,
July 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
72 citations,
January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
54 citations,
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