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July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
24 citations,
April 2014 in “Oncotarget” Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride made hair thicker on the back of the head in men with hair loss.
December 2022 in “Himi, himijn tehnologijn hùrèèlèngijn èrdèm šinžilgèènij bùtèèl” Hair products with copper and zinc enriched yeast made hair thicker and denser.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The serum increased hair density and was well-tolerated, but didn't affect hair thickness or shedding.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
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.
16 citations,
October 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Mesenchymal stem cell therapy may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
February 2024 in “International journal of advanced academic studies” Understanding causes and treatments helps doctors manage hair loss effectively.
December 2021 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Taking Kera-Diet® improves hair and nail health without side effects.
April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
36 citations,
September 2015 in “Forensic Science International: Genetics” Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
47 citations,
September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.
April 2024 in “Current research in nutrition and food science” Taking an amino acid supplement improved skin, hair, and nail health in women.
160 citations,
January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
13 citations,
October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
4 citations,
February 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-Level Light Therapy is effective for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth, with mild side effects.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” PRP therapy might help increase hair growth for nonscarring alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
33 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Biomedical Reports” Exosomes are important for skin health and could help diagnose and treat skin diseases.
6 citations,
January 2022 in “Gene” Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Intense Pulse Light effectively reduces hair growth in faun tail nevus.
1 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can significantly increase hair count and thickness in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) with minimal side effects.
24 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Caucasian hair is denser, but Asian hair is thicker in female pattern hair loss patients.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “Cosmetics” Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
June 2021 in “National Medical Journal of China” Bimatoprost helps mouse hair grow by turning on a specific growth pathway.