143 citations,
August 1991 in “Endocrinology” Androgens, like testosterone, are crucial for early testicular descent in rats.
77 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
55 citations,
July 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
55 citations,
July 2013 in “Dermatologic therapy” Some dermatological medications can impair male fertility, so consult a doctor before trying to conceive.
47 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Researchers identified new compounds in Platycladi Cacumen and found variations in its flavonoid content, which could aid in its quality control.
37 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Facial hair restoration is generally successful and satisfying for patients when done with quality techniques and realistic expectations.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
35 citations,
August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
31 citations,
October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
31 citations,
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
26 citations,
August 2014 in “Analytical Chemistry Research” Method can accurately measure five BPH drugs at once.
23 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Essential Oil Research” Rosemary's antioxidant content changes with the climate and season.
20 citations,
February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
19 citations,
February 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” Japan improved its regulation of regenerative medicine to ensure safety and prevent unproven treatments.
18 citations,
October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
17 citations,
May 1997 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Method accurately measures finasteride in human plasma.
15 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP is effective for improving the appearance around the eyes.
15 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” New techniques in hair restoration surgery can fix unnatural results from old methods, improving patient self-esteem.
15 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
15 citations,
March 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
14 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
14 citations,
May 2005 in “Farmaco” A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.
13 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
13 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
11 citations,
February 2018 in “Amino acids” Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
10 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Chromatography B” Researchers developed a reliable way to measure hormones in urine, showing that a baldness treatment doesn't change hormone levels.
10 citations,
April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.
10 citations,
February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Podcasting could improve dermatology education if it had more consistent, evidence-based content and better regulation.
9 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.
8 citations,
October 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A spermidine-based supplement may help hair grow longer by keeping it in the growth phase.