30 citations,
January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
6 citations,
November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Topical botanical lotion increases hair density and improves quality of life in women with hair loss.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
152 citations,
April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
67 citations,
May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The herbal formulation promoted hair growth faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
55 citations,
July 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
48 citations,
April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
32 citations,
April 1999 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
31 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
24 citations,
April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Putting ketoconazole on the skin can help mice grow hair.
15 citations,
July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
4 citations,
April 2002 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
2 citations,
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1 citations,
March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
117 citations,
March 2017 in “Nature Communications” Macrophages help regrow hair by activating stem cells using AKT/β-catenin and TNF.
67 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
62 citations,
April 2004 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
37 citations,
May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
36 citations,
May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
30 citations,
March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
28 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” At least 87% of Indian men experience hair loss, with type II being most common and severity increasing with age.
26 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” Endoglin is crucial for proper hair growth cycles and stem cell activation in mice.
23 citations,
October 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
22 citations,
March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
19 citations,
May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
15 citations,
June 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.