1 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Microneedling with either platelet-rich plasma or 5% minoxidil can increase hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia, but minoxidil might be slightly better.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections effectively treat hair loss and thinning in both men and women, with high satisfaction and no major side effects.
67 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
58 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
54 citations,
January 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Scarring alopecia affects different hair follicle stem cells than nonscarring alopecia, and the infundibular region could be a new treatment target.
34 citations,
July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
27 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Modern hair restoration techniques have evolved from punch grafting to methods like micro-grafting and follicular unit transplantation, but they are labor-intensive, expensive, and can lead to patient dissatisfaction. Future treatments may involve cloned hair follicles and drugs like finasteride.
24 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is reliable for diagnosing Temporal Triangular Alopecia and can prevent unnecessary biopsies and wrong treatments.
23 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The robotic hair restoration device had a high success rate and was faster than manual methods for Korean patients.
17 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New techniques improve hair restoration success.
15 citations,
March 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation has evolved since 1822, with significant advancements by key figures and widespread international growth.
14 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some cancer treatments can cause permanent hair loss.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
12 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
November 2020 in “Bali Medical Journal” PRP may help hair growth in alopecia areata without major side effects, but more research is needed.
Researchers developed a new device that improves non-incision hair transplant efficiency.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Using platelet-rich plasma in hair restoration surgery significantly improves hair density after 6 months and is safe to use.
June 2020 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment effectively reduces hair fall and increases hair growth in patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), but it may cause pain.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
19 citations,
August 2012 in “Cell death and differentiation” Intu gene is crucial for hair follicle formation by helping keratinocytes differentiate through primary cilia.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
9 citations,
January 1980 in “Dermatology” Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
16 citations,
January 2012 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” The herbal cream was found to be a safe and effective alternative for hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
11 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
2 citations,
November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Trichoscopy is an effective, noninvasive method for early diagnosis of Female Pattern Hair Loss.