Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” Certain plants like Aloe vera and Neem are effective and safe for treating various skin conditions.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Some plant-based products might treat hair loss with fewer side effects than current medications.
Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some botanical products may help increase hair growth in people with alopecia, but more research is needed.
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
The research confirmed the identity and quality of seven medicinal plants, aiding in their proper use in herbal medicine.
September 2022 in “The Korean Tea Society” Houttuynia cordata compounds may help with anti-aging and hair loss.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
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October 2020 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” Some people who recover from COVID-19 continue to have symptoms like fatigue and cough for over 120 days, and some experience hair loss about 59 days after getting sick.
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August 2017 in “Al-Qadisiah medical journal” Focus on common skin diseases like eczema and infections to improve diagnosis and management.
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April 2021 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Iron profile tests are recommended for women with hair loss, as haemoglobin levels alone are not reliable.
October 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Tissue expansion is a safe and effective method for scalp hair restoration with high success and patient satisfaction.
August 2024 in “Jordan Medical Journal” Picky eating in children is linked to lower weight, hemoglobin, vitamin D, and zinc levels.
April 2023 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Indian head cactus extract may help hair grow by boosting important cell activity and gene expression.
April 2023 in “Dohuk medical journal” People with telogen effluvium often have much lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
Skin diseases are common and need more specialized care.
June 2019 in “Journal of Medical Sciences” Low serum ferritin levels are linked to hair loss in women.
April 2011 in “Global journal of health science” Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
March 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Thallium poisoning can cause hair loss, skin rashes, and nerve damage, and can be fatal if not correctly diagnosed and treated.
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January 2017 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
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May 2008 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” Finasteride improved symptoms in a schizophrenia patient.
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January 2011 in “Lecture Notes in Computer Science” A proposed robotic system could make hair harvesting for baldness treatment faster and more precise.
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June 2013 in “Science-business Exchange” Increasing the levels of a protein called FGF9 can promote hair growth, but humans may not respond the same way due to a lack of certain cells.
November 2017 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” Skin infections and eczema were most common in all ages, acne in teens and young adults, and nutritional skin problems and infestations in children.
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
June 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Men with lower 2nd to 4th finger ratios tend to have larger sinus volumes.
July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The 2015 ISHRS workshop in Denver successfully improved training for hair restoration surgery assistants.
October 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Three-dimensional culture helps dermal papilla cells grow new human hair follicles.
January 2017 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 60% of women who didn't respond to 5% minoxidil for hair loss showed significant improvement with a 15% minoxidil solution.