58 citations,
October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
37 citations,
March 2012 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Mobile phone radiation can cause DNA damage in human hair root cells.
35 citations,
March 2007 in “Skin Research and Technology” The conclusion is that exogen is a unique hair cycle phase and the new sampling method specifically targets this stage, which may help in future hair loss research.
24 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” Plant root hair growth is mainly controlled by hormones like auxin and ethylene, which promote growth, while others like brassinosteroid inhibit it.
19 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve hair density and thickness in both male and female pattern hair loss, especially in early stages.
16 citations,
February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
16 citations,
July 1992 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” Adrenal glands delay the start of winter fur growth in mink.
2 citations,
December 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
1 citations,
November 2014 The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
1 citations,
October 2013 Different ectodermal organs like hair and feathers regenerate differently, with specific stem cells and signals involved in their growth and response to the environment.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
72 citations,
April 2008 in “Organogenesis” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin and hair development and its disruption can cause skin tumors.
30 citations,
April 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that developing in vitro models for human hair structures is important for research and reducing animal testing, but there are challenges like obtaining suitable samples and the models' limitations.
30 citations,
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.
25 citations,
November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that surgeons should tailor facial surgery techniques for Asian males to their unique cultural and anatomical needs.
24 citations,
January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
12 citations,
September 2010 in “Clothing and Textiles Research Journal” Poplar seed hair fibers could be an eco-friendly insulation for textiles.
10 citations,
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Splitting single-hair grafts seems to improve perceived hair fullness without affecting growth, intact grafts grow slightly better, and the Mantis microscope is clear but slower without reducing damage to grafts.
9 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin at a low dose for three months does not significantly affect hair growth.
9 citations,
April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
8 citations,
January 2013 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Human hair follicles may provide a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases and have potential in regenerative medicine.
7 citations,
November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The food supplement with L-cystine, Serenoa repens extract, and biotin safely reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in men and women.
April 2024 in “Cognizance journal” The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
July 2024 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Herbal ingredients like aloe vera and hibiscus can help with hair problems like hair loss and dandruff.
218 citations,
April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.