6 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
23 citations,
December 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.
11 citations,
July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
5 citations,
December 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
63 citations,
February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
7 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Microneedling combined with skinbooster effectively treats striae rubrae, with confocal microscopy confirming collagen changes.
6 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estrogen receptors may not affect mouse hair growth as previously thought, and oxybenzone in sunscreen is stable in sunlight.
December 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Double trichophytic closure effectively repairs thin scalp scars, reducing financial burden.
22 citations,
July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” UV radiation and visible light can damage hair, but there are ways to protect it.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair stiffness increased by 13.2% after caffeine treatment, validating the Stiffness-Angle Law as an effective measurement method.
13 citations,
August 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatment increased hair follicle counts and is potentially effective for male hair loss without serious side effects.
September 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
16 citations,
April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
15 citations,
August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
24 citations,
September 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Multiphoton microscopy can non-invasively tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss and could aid in treatment.
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.
14 citations,
July 2017 in “Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly” Analytical chemistry helps understand the makeup and use of ancient medicines, but it's complex and challenging.
December 2013 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” Nanotechnology shows promise for better drug delivery and cancer treatment.
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September 2005 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” We don't fully understand how sunlight damages different types of hair.
January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” UVFT helps diagnose hair and scalp diseases by showing different fluorescence patterns.
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July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
5 citations,
June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that improving patient safety and quality is increasingly important in dermatology.
8 citations,
July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Finasteride's solubility improves with native y-CDs, enhancing hair loss treatment and reducing side effects.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Scientific reports” Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
January 2015 in “Dermatology” The document covers various dermatological treatments and conditions.
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.