July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” WS Biotin, a new form of D-Biotin, improves water solubility and shows potential for hair and skin care without being toxic at low levels.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
8 citations,
August 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” Nonsteroid treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need more high-quality research.
36 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Genetically-altered adult stem cells can help in wound healing and are becoming crucial in regenerative medicine and drug design.
The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
9 citations,
November 2022 in “Applied sciences” Marine algae compounds may improve skin health and promote hair growth.
8 citations,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
62 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can help predict physical traits from crime scene DNA to identify suspects.
1 citations,
November 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for treating basal cell carcinoma on the eyelid, while radiotherapy has higher recurrence rates, and topical vitamin D3 may reduce and delay BCC formation in mice.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that skin inflammation and immune response pathways are activated in Solar Urticaria patients after UV exposure, unlike in healthy people.
127 citations,
November 2010 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” We need more research on human hair follicle pigmentation, not just mouse models.
December 2009 in “Expert review of dermatology” Vitamin D may help protect against nonmelanoma skin cancer.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
11 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Witch hazel-based hair products improved scalp irritation and were well-tolerated.
6 citations,
November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Topical botanical lotion increases hair density and improves quality of life in women with hair loss.
6 citations,
October 2007 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
65 citations,
January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” High-frequency ultrasonography is a useful but underused tool in dermatology for assessing skin cancers, monitoring diseases, and evaluating treatments.
28 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of structural biology” Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.
8 citations,
June 2014 in “PubMed” Men are more likely to have larger basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, while women have more superficial basal cell carcinomas and tumors on their legs and central face.
January 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Herbal cosmetics are becoming more popular because they are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
94 citations,
April 2018 in “Nature Genetics” New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
6 citations,
August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
37 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Black and Hispanic women are more likely to have alopecia areata than white women.