44 citations,
September 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” Lymphatic vessels are essential for hair follicle growth and skin regeneration.
44 citations,
September 2015 in “Annals of Oncology” Targeted cancer therapies have a significant but lower risk of causing hair loss compared to chemotherapy.
44 citations,
March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
43 citations,
March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Iron deficiency may contribute to hair loss.
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January 2016 in “PubMed” Understanding how EDC genes are regulated can help develop better drugs for skin diseases.
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January 2009 in “Sexual Development” Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
33 citations,
May 2013 in “Andrologia” Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology” Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.
32 citations,
December 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Dihydrotestosterone increases certain inflammatory signals in skin cells, potentially contributing to acne.
31 citations,
January 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Melatonin protects skin against UV damage by regulating various cellular processes.
30 citations,
September 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.
29 citations,
March 2011 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” Eating isoflavone can help mice grow hair by increasing a growth factor.
29 citations,
April 1995 in “Endocrinology” Finasteride doesn't affect bone density in male rats.
27 citations,
October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Having a lot of gray hair and hair loss are linked to more severe COVID-19.
25 citations,
July 2015 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for hair loss treatment.
21 citations,
May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
21 citations,
November 2010 in “Journal of molecular medicine” FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
21 citations,
January 2006 in “Pediatrics” Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
20 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Honokiol helps protect skin from damage and aging caused by cigarette smoke.
20 citations,
May 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
20 citations,
October 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
19 citations,
January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
18 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining cosmetic procedures with lifestyle changes improves antiaging results.
17 citations,
October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
16 citations,
October 2020 in “Lipids in Health and Disease” Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
15 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair follicular unit transplantation is an effective method for eyebrow and eyelash reconstruction, with patients happy despite needing regular trimming.
14 citations,
February 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause skin issues but are linked to better cancer outcomes.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
14 citations,
January 2012 in “Proteins” Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.