November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Rosemary oil may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
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January 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A medication for skin rash also unexpectedly treated hair loss in a patient.
October 2005 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Genetic manipulations that extend lifespan in mice may not work as effectively in humans.
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
August 2024 in “Nutrition Bulletin” GLP-1 receptor agonists help with weight loss but need to be combined with other treatments for best results.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy” Ocoxin improves quality of life for advanced ovarian cancer patients on chemotherapy.
January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Different treatments help heal leg ulcers depending on their type, with new therapies showing promise for chronic wounds.
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May 2020 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” Researchers identified genes that may affect hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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July 2007 in “Circulation Research” Defects in certain proteins cause major heart abnormalities during early development.
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April 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil nanoparticles significantly boost hair growth in mice compared to regular minoxidil.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Botryococcus terribilis Ethanol Extract may reduce inflammation by changing gene expression in cells.
1 citations,
December 2019 in “World rabbit science” High doses of cobalt stopped hair growth in rabbits.
October 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Platycladus orientalis leaf extract helps hair grow by activating certain proteins.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.
March 2022 in “Molecules” Adenosine can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Tetrathiomolybdate reduces hair growth marker in skin cells by boosting harmful oxygen molecules, but effects can be reversed.
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December 2015 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
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June 1976 in “JAMA” Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
A woman regrew her hair after receiving injections of special cell-derived vesicles.
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March 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Gallic acid and ferulic acid can be sustainably extracted for hair supplements with high efficiency and stability.
3 citations,
October 2015 in “EFSA supporting publications” Isoflavones may help with menopause symptoms but could be risky for women with hormone-sensitive cancers.
70 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
55 citations,
July 1983 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin supplements can effectively treat hair loss and skin issues in certain enzyme deficiencies.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Selenium supplements can help improve symptoms and metabolic markers in lupus patients.
February 2024 in “Exposure and Health” Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.
January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
28 citations,
January 2018 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” Certain fats in the skin help control inflammation and health, and changing these fats through diet or supplements might treat skin inflammation.
21 citations,
September 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.