45 citations,
September 2012 in “Life Sciences” Aconiti Ciliare Tuber extract may help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
42 citations,
September 2015 in “Gene” FGF5s can block the effects of FGF5, which may help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
39 citations,
May 2010 in “Stem Cells” Ephrins slow down skin and hair follicle cell growth.
32 citations,
August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
31 citations,
January 2016 in “Drugs - Real World Outcomes” Some new oral anticoagulants may also cause hair loss and might not be better than traditional ones for preventing hair loss.
25 citations,
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain transporters are found in human hair follicles and may affect hair growth and loss.
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
19 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and could help us understand and treat hair loss.
19 citations,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Dermal-epidermal interactions are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
15 citations,
February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.
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.
11 citations,
January 2011 in “Developmental neurobiology” Ptprq has multiple forms that change during inner ear development.
7 citations,
October 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” Monkeys with hair loss during pregnancy showed higher stress hormone levels and invested differently in their offspring.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
6 citations,
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Black henna tattoos can cause severe allergies to hair and textile dyes, and there's a need for greater public awareness and regulation.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new staining method shows a special area in the hair's skin layer with lots of proteoglycans.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Increasing Rps14 helps grow more inner ear cells and repair hearing cells in baby mice.
January 2018 in “International journal of food and nutrition research” Intermittent iron and nutritional supplements can help reduce hair loss.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The single-scar technique in hair transplantation minimizes scarring and preserves hairs for future use, with proper training overcoming its perceived drawbacks.
208 citations,
December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.
68 citations,
May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
22 citations,
April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More research is needed to determine if iron deficiency causes hair loss.
18 citations,
June 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” Men typically shed about 10 hairs in 60 seconds, and this amount doesn't increase with age.
10 citations,
May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.
68 citations,
August 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Dermal papilla cells help wounds heal better and can potentially grow new hair.
67 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
19 citations,
August 1993 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia causes smaller hair follicles and affects growth-related structures.