62 citations,
April 2008 in “Neurobiology of aging” Scientists found a gene in mice that causes early hearing loss.
53 citations,
October 2014 in “Free radical biology & medicine” Defective mitochondrial DNA replication causes aging symptoms and increased oxidative damage in mice.
31 citations,
January 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Melatonin protects skin against UV damage by regulating various cellular processes.
16 citations,
February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
2 citations,
September 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Finasteride affects offspring's antioxidant enzymes in epididymis, possibly disrupting sperm maturation.
February 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Zinc acetate hydrate may help reduce fatigue and hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
January 2024 in “Biological trace element research” Isotretinoin affects trace element levels and requires monitoring of liver and kidney functions.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Zinc is important for skin health, and supplements can help treat various skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.
695 citations,
October 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Low oxygen areas help maintain and protect blood stem cells by using a simple sugar breakdown process for energy and managing their activity levels.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Combining narrow-band ultraviolet B light and stem cell transplantation helps repigmentation in vitiligo by maintaining calcium balance in mice.
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
18 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Women with AGA have more androstenedione and dihydrotestosterone, less copper and zinc; copper imbalance affects AGA; treatment improves hormones and minerals.
16 citations,
March 2007 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” Proper mineral supplementation in cow-calf operations prevents health issues and economic losses.
Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.
January 2015 in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal” The tincture made from nettle, sage, and horse chestnut in a 5:3:2 ratio is effective for treating telogen effluvium.
9 citations,
December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” New targeted therapies for hair loss from alopecia areata show promise, with personalized treatment expected in the future.
45 citations,
March 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new biomaterial inspired by ancient Chinese medicine effectively promotes hair growth and heals wounds in burned skin.
18 citations,
September 2011 in “Livestock science” Maternal Nano-Se supplements improve fetal hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different oils penetrate hair differently; monounsaturated oils like olive oil penetrate better than polyunsaturated oils.
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August 2019 in “Turkish Journal of Chemistry” Researchers made minoxidil efficiently using cobalt ferrite nanoparticles as a reusable catalyst.
15 citations,
January 2016 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
30 citations,
June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
30 citations,
December 2017 in “Medical Hypotheses” The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.
19 citations,
January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
11 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” Higher protein diets with DL-methionine improve mink hair growth and fur quality.
9 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.
2 citations,
August 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Niosomes can effectively deliver Superoxide Dismutase to hair follicles, potentially helping prevent hair loss.
134 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.