18 citations,
November 2016 in “PeerJ” Human hair follicles can be used to create stem cells that might help clone hair for treating hair loss or helping burn patients.
118 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
47 citations,
October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
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.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and 5% minoxidil topically can safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
August 2019 in “Stem cells” New treatments for hair loss, fertility, and wound healing are being explored.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” ADSC-Exos with miR-122-5p can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
53 citations,
June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy significantly increases hair density in people with Androgenic Alopecia, and works better with more treatments per month and in younger patients.
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March 2024 in “Nanomaterials” Biomimetic scaffolds are better than traditional methods for growing cells and could help regenerate various tissues.
72 citations,
January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
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March 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new biomaterial inspired by ancient Chinese medicine effectively promotes hair growth and heals wounds in burned skin.
32 citations,
November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.
24 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.
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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.
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July 2018 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Different body parts have varying levels of certain hair follicle markers.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The study concluded that changing the culture conditions can cause sika deer skin cells to switch from a flat to a 3D pattern, which is important for creating hair follicles.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Advanced science” Fibronectin-attached cell sheets improve wound healing and are safe and effective.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” PRP helps with skin, hair, and wound treatments but needs more research for standard use.
February 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” NMN could potentially treat hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and improving cell health.
November 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” Individualized treatment and psychological support are crucial for alopecia.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
87 citations,
April 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells can help grow hair and might treat hair loss.
76 citations,
December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
147 citations,
November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratinocytes help heal skin wounds by interacting with immune cells and producing substances that kill pathogens.
87 citations,
March 2020 in “Australian Dental Journal” Platelet-rich plasma might help tissue regeneration in dentistry, but results vary and more research is needed.
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Adding human blood vessel cells to hair follicle germs may improve hair growth and quality.
60 citations,
September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
28 citations,
September 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New resveratrol-related compounds show promise for treating various health issues but need more research for clinical use.
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Lanyu pigs show that partial-thickness wounds can partially regenerate important skin structures, which may help improve human skin healing.