October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for hair growth than using either one alone in men with hair loss.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” Identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness may help develop new treatments.
34 citations,
July 2006 in “Clinics in dermatology” Endocrine diseases in dogs often cause skin problems, with hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism being common and leading to hair loss and infections.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman experienced fluctuating thyroid conditions and eye disease, but her symptoms improved with treatment.
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndromes involve specific combinations of autoimmune diseases.
109 citations,
February 2018 in “CB/Current biology” ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
35 citations,
October 2017 in “JAMA dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.
32 citations,
July 2018 in “FEBS letters” A specific protein complex increases the activity of a plant enzyme, but this action is not required for plant root hair growth.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Skin changes in women with PCOS are mainly due to hormonal imbalances.
4 citations,
February 2018 in “World journal of surgical oncology” A young woman with kidney cancer experienced rare hair loss from a cancer drug and unusual cancer spread, suggesting early drug treatment might reduce spread and prolong survival.
4 citations,
March 2009 in “Journal of pain and symptom management” Gabapentin may cause hair loss in patients treated for neuropathic pain.
Melatonin and photobiomodulation are effective for treating Alopecia X in German Spitz dogs.
February 2024 in “Animals” Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
May 2023 in “BMC Women's Health” Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.
January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Stress, hypothyroidism, drug intake, and anemia are important factors in women's diffuse hair loss.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing and monitoring female pattern hair loss.
A new method can quickly and accurately detect illegal chemicals in hair loss products.
66 citations,
August 2007 in “Applied and environmental microbiology” The engineered yeast strain BLYAS can quickly and sensitively detect androgenic chemicals.
44 citations,
October 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, usually known for sleep regulation, also has antioxidant properties that can protect skin, stimulate hair growth, and improve skin conditions, with topical application being more effective than oral use.
26 citations,
July 1995 in “Small ruminant research” Melatonin implants affect the growth and pattern of cashmere goat fleece depending on the time of year they are given.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Melatonin implants did not effectively prevent hair loss in dogs.
2 citations,
November 2019 in “PubMed” Henna significantly promotes hair growth and reduces androgen levels in mice with alopecia.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Biological Trace Element Research” The combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a new form of Biotin improved hair and nail growth in rats.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a simpler system to better describe male pattern hair loss.
August 2024 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” OsPRX83 helps rice survive stress by improving stress response and antioxidant activity.
May 2024 in “Drug discovery today” Thyroid receptor β can help develop new drugs to treat hair loss.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy for hair loss is safe but its effectiveness is doubtful.
January 2020 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” Certain immune molecules and stress affect hair loss, and while genes play a role, more research is needed to fully understand and treat it.