April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new treatment for hair loss shows promise with fewer side effects.
60 citations,
December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
15 citations,
May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Substances from dental stem cells might help treat hair loss.
12 citations,
February 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.
3 citations,
May 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Misbehaving hair follicle stem cells can cause hair loss and offer new treatment options.
November 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” COVID-19 protective measures led to skin irritation, hair loss, and brittle nails; using skin-friendly products and a healthy diet is recommended.
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Estetrol may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth in women.
Trichosol™ with Minoxidil can boost hair growth by 20%.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
159 citations,
September 2001 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
53 citations,
September 2011 Other common signs, not just the well-known immune cells around hair bulbs, are important for diagnosing hair loss from alopecia areata.
28 citations,
May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
17 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Erythropoietin helps hair grow and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
14 citations,
April 2011 in “Cell Proliferation” Scientists can grow human hair follicle stem cells in a lab without changing their nature, which could help treat hair loss.
14 citations,
July 2019 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” Nanog gene boosts stem cells, helps hair growth, and may treat hair loss.
9 citations,
November 2016 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The L-U mixture promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
8 citations,
February 2018 in “European journal of oncology nursing” The Hair Check tool can measure hair loss, but patients' own reports are more reliable for assessing hair loss during chemotherapy.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” QR 678 and QR 678 Neo are safe and promote hair growth, potentially helping chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Too much epidermal growth factor can cause hair loss.
1 citations,
March 1995 in “JAMA” The woman's hair loss is likely stress-related and should improve without treatment.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” miR-199a-3p controls hair growth and is linked to alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” RF-based therapies might help treat hair loss.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Teriflunomide often causes mild to moderate hair thinning and loss in MS patients, which usually improves with or without treatment.
July 1998 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-power laser therapy is an effective, side-effect-free treatment that speeds up hair regrowth and crural ulcer healing.
40 citations,
December 2006 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.