January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Latanoprost helps pig hair follicles grow faster by keeping them in the growth phase longer.
70 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” TrichoScan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and is useful for assessing hair loss treatments.
67 citations,
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The EpiLight Hair Removal System removed about 60% of hair with some side effects, and more research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
27 citations,
September 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
25 citations,
June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophage-stimulating protein helps hair grow and can start hair growth phase in mice and human hair samples.
24 citations,
December 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Eclipta alba extract helps increase hair growth and decrease hair loss-related protein in mice.
20 citations,
April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.
18 citations,
November 2014 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Brazilian propolis was found to speed up hair growth in mice by increasing the growth of skin cells that form hair.
14 citations,
April 2021 in “Heliyon” Pomegranate leaf extract may help with hair growth, dandruff, and lice.
13 citations,
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help promote hair growth and improve graft survival after hair transplantation, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and determine the best dosage.
13 citations,
January 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Papain cream removes hair better than papain gel, causing hair follicles to widen and skin to thicken.
5 citations,
February 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Coenzyme Q10 helps reduce aging in human hair.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies” Human placenta helps hair grow back after chemotherapy by blocking cell death and increasing hair follicle growth.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Red deer antler extract helps hair grow by extending the growth phase and increasing cell growth in hair follicles.
3 citations,
September 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Pulsed Electric Fields can effectively stimulate hair growth in rats.
3 citations,
October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
May 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine” Sunflower oil was found to promote hair growth in mice with hormone-induced hair loss.
April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Lenalidomide helps hair follicle stem cells turn into melanocytes, which may improve repigmentation in vitiligo.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's COVID-19 related hair loss improved after using a specific hair care routine for 30 days.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Diphencyprone initially increases mouse hair growth, then slows it, possibly due to changes in specific protein levels.
45 citations,
May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.
43 citations,
July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
41 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness and prevents hair loss.
16 citations,
August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Nitrogen mustard was not very effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and has potential skin cancer risk.
4 citations,
November 1968 in “Textile research journal” Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
November 2023 in “Stem cells and cloning” A new treatment using stem cell-conditioned media significantly improved hair growth in people with temporary hair loss.
March 2021 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” Beard hair can be used for hair transplants in severe alopecia cases, with minimal complications and good results.
64 citations,
January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
50 citations,
July 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” DNCB helps regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, but safer alternatives are needed.
42 citations,
August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Squaric acid dibutylester led to complete hair regrowth in 28.5% of patients with alopecia areata.