November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
Pimpinella anisum L. extract significantly boosts hair growth in mice.
January 2019 in “Analytical Science and Technology” About 21% of tested hair loss supplements contained illegal synthetic drugs.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited and variable treatment effectiveness.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
January 1999 in “Current Problems in Pediatrics” Swimming in Lake Malawi can lead to schistosomiasis, hepatitis B vaccine might cause temporary hair loss, and certain drinks affect kidney stone risk.
December 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The meeting covered new findings in children's skin conditions and treatments, including the benefits of super absorbent polymer diapers.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The HoxC gene cluster and its enhancers are essential for developing hair and nails in mammals.
Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.
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December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
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November 2014 The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
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February 1993 in “Nursing Standard” Many drugs, not just chemotherapy, can cause reversible hair loss.
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October 2015 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil significantly increases hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but only some patients see cosmetically acceptable results.
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February 2015 in “PubMed” The emu oil emulsion with minoxidil was better at promoting hair growth than the commercial product.
Compounded topical minoxidil works better and is more tolerated than over-the-counter minoxidil for treating hair loss in Black women.
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September 1991 in “PubMed” 2% topical minoxidil helps hair regrowth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Non-ablative fractional laser treatments have a low risk of side effects in Asian patients.
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January 2024 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” PRP therapy is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” The nanoemulsion with garlic oil, apple cider vinegar, and minoxidil could effectively treat alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alcohol-free minoxidil is better for treating hair loss in Indian men.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil shows promise for alopecia areata, but more research is needed before it can be recommended as a primary treatment.
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April 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil nanoparticles significantly boost hair growth in mice compared to regular minoxidil.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.