51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
75 citations,
October 2016 in “Genes & Development” Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
90 citations,
October 1998 in “Animal Reproduction Science” Mouflon rams mature gradually with changes in body, horns, and hormones linked to age and seasons, reaching full sexual maturity well after puberty.
30 citations,
October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The document concludes that hair transplantation is recommended for those not helped by medical treatments, but warns that high-density transplants may lower hair survival rates.
27 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP injections can help increase hair density and thickness in men with hair loss.
117 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
26 citations,
June 2020 in “Polymers” Microneedle made of iron oxide and PVA helps hair regrowth in alopecia treatment.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP may help with hair loss and improve hair quality with few side effects, but more research is needed.
182 citations,
June 2017 in “Biomaterials” Special fiber materials boost the healing properties of certain stem cells.
550 citations,
December 2005 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Researchers successfully isolated and identified key markers of stem cell-enriched human hair follicle bulge cells.
6 citations,
October 1993 in “The journal of the Royal Society of Health” Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
91 citations,
April 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps grow hair by activating certain hair growth signals in mice.
52 citations,
January 2004 in “Medical mycology” The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
15 citations,
January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
33 citations,
January 2017 in “Conservation physiology” Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
February 2024 in “Journal of Robotic Surgery” The document concludes that surgical robots improve surgery and recovery but are costly and can stress surgeons due to less patient contact.
3 citations,
October 2022 in “PloS one” Scientists have developed a method to keep chicken feather follicles alive and structurally intact in a lab for up to a week.
5 citations,
November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
28 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Biology” Fasting in hens affects thyroid hormones, which regulate feather and hair growth.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
110 citations,
April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.
12 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for female pattern hair loss and can greatly improve quality of life with careful planning.
25 citations,
July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
4 citations,
January 2021 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “Al-mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ʻulūm al-bayṭariyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of veterinary sciences” Tioconazole cream is highly effective and easy to use for treating sheep dermatophytosis.
277 citations,
July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.