June 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Estradiol-rich plasma can increase hair density faster and more effectively in male pattern baldness treatment than regular plasma.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy helps hair growth and reduces hair loss with few side effects.
480 citations,
August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Photodynamic Therapy is an effective treatment for mild to severe acne.
25 citations,
August 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Fractional lasers seem effective and safe for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best treatment methods.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
16 citations,
February 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Indian women with PCOS from Delhi and Srinagar show different symptoms, with Delhi women having higher obesity and blood sugar issues, and Srinagar women showing more hair growth and testosterone levels.
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,
January 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
10 citations,
September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
5 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.
October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Medical practitioners need to understand basic statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials and avoid unethical designs.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Laser treatment for hair loss works equally well on different skin types, but more research is needed for very dark skin.
405 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle size and distribution vary significantly across different body sites.
7 citations,
July 2015 in “Parasitology Research” Seresto® collar is safe to use with Advocate® and Profender® on dogs and cats.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” The scalp microbiome is more diverse and may be more important in hair loss than the gut microbiome.
18 citations,
January 1978 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair cystine levels may indicate protein malnutrition, but more research is needed.
23 citations,
September 1997 in “Veterinary dermatology” Mupirocin ointment effectively treats feline acne.
May 2023 in “BMC Women's Health” Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.
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September 2016 in “Forensic science international” Hair area varies with age and sex, but hair index and medullary index do not.
November 2019 in “BMC veterinary research” The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining CGF and microneedling with betamethasone effectively treats resistant alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Use a 3-mm spot size and specific protective eyewear for safer and more effective laser treatment of facial veins.
50 citations,
February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
31 citations,
June 2001 in “PubMed” TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.
7 citations,
July 1995 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 25-year-old man with multiple skin tumors was successfully treated with acitretin and methotrexate.