7 citations,
September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Blond hair lightens more with visible light directly, while ultraviolet light lightens it after washing by damaging other hair parts.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.
18 citations,
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aggressive scalp squamous cell carcinomas have a high death rate and need early, strong treatment.
9 citations,
April 2009 in “Dermatologic surgery” Infrared light might help treat stubborn alopecia areata.
19 citations,
July 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
99 citations,
April 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.
September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ferulic acid helps stabilize vitamins C and E for better skin protection from the sun, certain compounds may promote hair growth, atopic dermatitis patients have lower skin defense molecules, older men are more likely to get a type of skin cancer, and a substance called relaxin may prevent age-related skin thickening.
January 2017 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” Sunlight and chemical treatments change hair's internal structure differently, needing specific care.
120 citations,
October 2004 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
13 citations,
January 1963 in “Radiation Research” X-ray microbeams can mimic cosmic rays' effects on tissue, aiding wound healing and hair growth.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women who lost hair from childhood head radiation are more likely to face mental health issues than men.
April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.
January 2002 in “Nowotwory” Hair transplant is effective for treating hair loss caused by radiation and improves patients' quality of life.
20 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.
11 citations,
June 2005 in “Stem Cells and Development” Intestinal stem cells can help repair skin damage from radiation.
163 citations,
April 1953 in “Acta radiologica” Radiation therapy with a higher dose for the brain improves survival in cerebellar medulloblastoma.
1 citations,
April 1953 in “Acta Radiologica” Irradiating the whole central nervous system can lead to over 50% of patients with cerebellar medulloblastoma surviving three years.
7 citations,
April 2020 in “Curēus” Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” CuSi nanowires with NIR photothermal properties could effectively treat infected wounds and promote healing.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “Biology” Blue laser light reduces energy in mouse skin cells and creates harmful oxygen compounds, possibly harming the cells.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Human fetal placental stromal cell injections speed up healing and improve skin and hair recovery after radiation damage.
January 2018 in “General internal medicine and clinical innovations” Busulfan/cyclophosphamide and total bone irradiation are equally effective for AML transplants.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new wound healing treatment using a graphene-based material with white light speeds up healing and reduces infection and scarring.
57 citations,
June 2021 in “Polymers” Photothermal hydrogels are promising for infection control and tissue repair, and combining them with other treatments could improve results and lower costs.
37 citations,
April 2010 in “FEBS Letters” The study concludes that the EDA2R gene is activated by p53 during chemotherapy but is not necessary for chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
36 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Use finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
30 citations,
December 2018 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both immature and mature fat cells are important for hair growth cycles, with immature cells promoting growth and mature cells possibly inhibiting it.
30 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Keratin 17 is modified by RSK1 in response to growth and stress, affecting skin growth and stress response.
24 citations,
March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.