March 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair loss, impacting self-esteem and confidence.
January 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” A new method using a microfluidic device can prepare hair follicle germs efficiently for potential use in hair loss treatments.
December 2023 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” People interested in aesthetics, personality, and social life care more about their appearance and beauty routines.
5 citations,
January 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A trial found that using finasteride, a hair growth drug, can be effectively measured by comparing before and after photos.
508 citations,
February 2007 in “Cell” Epithelial stem cells are crucial for tissue renewal and repair, and understanding them could improve treatments for damage and cancer.
28 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.
5 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
22 citations,
April 2003 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg significantly improves hair growth in men aged 41 to 60 with male pattern hair loss.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplantation significantly improves quality of life and self-esteem in men with hair loss.
November 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” The document concludes that Borrelia afzelii causes a skin condition in France, a gene is linked to hair loss in Caucasian women, and various genetic mutations affect skin diseases.
23 citations,
January 1997 in “Computers and Composition” To stop online sexism, both men and women need to change how they act.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution (PM10) increases skin inflammation and aging by reducing collagen and may trigger a repair response in skin cells.
August 2023 in “Medical Hypotheses” Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
24 citations,
May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.
January 2021 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Higher self-esteem in men with androgenic alopecia leads to less shame and more openness.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women who lost hair from childhood head radiation are more likely to face mental health issues than men.
12 citations,
August 2004 in “PubMed” Finasteride, especially in a 1mg dose, effectively slows hair loss and improves hair growth in Japanese men with male pattern hair loss.
April 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly harms women's mental health and social life.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “Advanced Materials” The new dressing speeds up burn wound healing and improves recovery compared to a commercial dressing.
November 2017 in “British journal of nursing” Charities help patients manage their own health by providing resources and support.
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” The 3D scaffold helped maintain hair cell traits and could improve hair loss treatments.
Men with untreated male pattern hair loss continue to lose hair over a 5-year period.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” New scaffold materials help heal severe skin wounds and improve skin regeneration.
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Layer-by-Layer self-assembly is promising for biomedical uses like tissue engineering and cell therapy, but challenges remain in material safety and process optimization.
12 citations,
September 2015 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil significantly increases hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but only some patients see cosmetically acceptable results.
39 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
39 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.
20 citations,
August 2015 in “Behaviour change” Cognitions significantly influence Trichotillomania, suggesting cognitive therapies could help.