July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.
February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
December 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp stimulates hair growth, increases hair density, and treats hair loss effectively with minimal side effects.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Biology and P” Finasteride treatment for three years changes certain polyamine levels in the blood but not in urine.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
106 citations
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March 2014 in “BioEssays” We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.
103 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature Communications” A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
60 citations
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June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
59 citations
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August 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
30 citations
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
25 citations
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September 2006 in “Birth Defects Research” Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
21 citations
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Scientists made skin stem cells from other human cells with over 97% efficiency, which could help treat skin conditions.
12 citations
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June 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.
11 citations
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More men are getting cosmetic procedures, mainly for aging, hair loss, and to keep masculine features, with growing interest in both surgical and noninvasive treatments.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” Targeting JAK-STAT1 can reduce inflammation and promote hair growth in conditions linked to EGFR deficiency.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata face high costs for wigs due to poor insurance coverage.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation has become a less invasive procedure with natural results, suitable for certain adults with hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Life” Tissue engineering could be a future solution for hair loss, but it's currently expensive, complex, and hard to apply in real-world treatments.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” AI is effective in diagnosing and treating hair disorders, including detecting hair loss and scalp conditions with high accuracy, but it should supplement, not replace, doctor-patient interactions.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical and Biological Evaluations” New methods for treating hair loss are being developed.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” 15.33% of young Caucasian men have severe hair loss, with higher rates in Jewish men and links to age, BMI, and possibly metabolic syndrome.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Wageningen Academic Publishers eBooks” Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Brassica oleracea extract, glucosinlates, and sulforaphane can boost hair growth and might be used to treat hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” Scientists created early-stage hair follicles from human skin cells, which could help treat baldness and study hair growth.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatologists often neglect hair disorders due to complexity and lack of clear treatments, impacting patient care and highlighting the need for better education and interest in this area.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
October 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Retinoids may improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia when used with other treatments.