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New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
Kerascalp hair serum was found to be safe and effective in improving hair growth and strength in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
November 2023 in “Nature Communications” Cells lacking the Bax protein can outcompete others, leading to better tissue repair and hair growth.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Topical finasteride with EGCG or TA improves drug release and dermal uptake, potentially treating hair loss effectively.
Chinese herb medicines can improve hair growth in mice.
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The dog fully recovered and regrew hair after a combination of topical and oral treatments.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Androgenetic alopecia can be treated with minoxidil and finasteride, requiring long-term use and patient cooperation.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable treatments can effectively and safely improve hair growth in adults with androgenetic alopecia.
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New peptide biomaterials based on RADA16-I hydrogel can improve wound healing and could be used for tissue engineering.
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