research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
research Old Friend or New Ally: A Comparison of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Excision Methods in Hair Transplantation
Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
research Robotic Hair Transplantation – Artificial Intelligence Plus Human Touch
Robotic hair transplantation with AI offers more reliable, precise, and efficient hair restoration.
research A Technique for More Precise Distinction Between Catagen and Telogen Human Hair Follicles Ex Vivo
Researchers developed a new method using methylene blue staining to more accurately identify the growth stage of human hair follicles.
research Innovations Hair Restoration Surgeons Have Made to Adapt to the Challenges of Follicular Unit Excision
Hair restoration surgeons have improved follicular unit excision (hair transplant method) by using innovative tools and techniques, reducing hair damage and increasing success rates.
research Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin with Stem Cells for the Treatment of Alopecia: A Report of Three Patients
The treatment improved hair growth in three patients with alopecia.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Progress of Clinical Research on Fractional Laser Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review Article
Fractional laser therapy is a promising, effective, and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
research The Effect of Coffee Residue Extract on Hair Growth
Coffee residue extract significantly boosts hair growth.
research Extracellular Vesicles Derived from MSCs Activate Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro and Promote Hair Follicle Conversion from Telogen to Anagen in Mice
Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
research Deciphering the Functions of the Hair Follicle Infundibulum in Skin Physiology and Disease
The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Engineering the Niche for Hair Regeneration: A Critical Review
Further research is needed to improve hair regeneration using stem cells and nanomaterials.
research Enhancing Hair Regeneration: Recent Progress in Tailoring Nano-Structured Lipid Carriers Through Surface Modification Strategies
Surface-modified nanostructured lipid carriers can improve hair growth treatments.
research Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research Molecular Genetic and Endocrine Mechanisms of Hair Growth
Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Therapeutic Strategies for Treating Hair Loss
The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
research Stimulation of Hair Regrowth in an Animal Model of Androgenic Alopecia Using 2-Deoxy-D-Ribose
2-deoxy-D-ribose gel may help regrow hair in cases of hair loss.
research Mechanism of Action of Herbs and Their Active Constituents Used in Hair Loss Treatment
Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
research Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Dermal Papilla from Male Androgenetic Alopecia Comparing Before and After Treatment with Low-Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy improves hair growth and dermal papilla cell function.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Cell Therapy
PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: Boon or Bane?
Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
research Home-Use Laser and Light Devices for the Skin: An Update
At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.
research Thymosin β4 Identified by Transcriptomic Analysis from Hair Follicle Anagen to Telogen Promotes Proliferation of Secondary Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells in Albas Cashmere Goat
Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
research Telogen Effluvium: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment
Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
research Stem Cells as a Target for the Delivery of Active Molecules to Skin by Topical Administration
Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
research Skin and Hair
The document concludes that protecting skin from the sun, avoiding smoking, and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help manage skin and hair aging.