20 citations,
November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document concludes that topical minoxidil therapy is safe and effective in promoting hair growth for male pattern baldness.
17 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair from balding and non-balding areas regrows similarly on mice.
72 citations,
July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
17 citations,
June 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation is an effective way to restore eyebrows.
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March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Leg hair can be used for eyelash transplants, resulting in fuller lashes with less maintenance.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Glypican-1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
4 citations,
October 2016 Herbs like aloe vera and amla are effective and safe for treating hair loss.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Herbal treatments can help with hair problems, but more research is needed.
January 2011 in “Web journal anti-aging medicine/Anti-aging medicine” KGS1 tablets improved skin and hair health.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
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April 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
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September 2017 in “Molecules” Red ginseng oil and its components help promote hair regrowth and could treat hair loss.
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Asian men with hair loss have different follicular densities: East/Southeast 61.1, South 63.5, West 63.6 FU/cm².
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.
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September 2013 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Different types of stem cells and their environments are key to skin repair and maintenance.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
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September 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking BMP signaling causes hair loss and disrupts hair growth cycles.
24 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Balding people may have higher heart disease risk.
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December 2016 in “Phytomedicine” Curcuma aeruginosa essential oil effectively reduces hair growth and lightens underarm skin.
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April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Expert surgeons have a lower rate of hidden damage to hair during hair transplant procedures than beginners.
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July 2012 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
Dianabol boosts muscle growth but has serious health risks and legal issues.
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December 2015 in “PubMed” Phyllanthus niruri extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using minoxidil with laser therapy is more effective for female hair loss than minoxidil alone.