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July 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” SVF-enhanced adipose transplantation shows potential as a hair loss treatment.
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September 2010 in “Animal” Selecting Angus cattle for earlier puberty lowers prolactin levels but doesn't affect hair growth.
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
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June 2017 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Fat tissue-derived cells show promise for repairing body tissues, but more research and regulation are needed for safe use.
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.
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October 2021 in “Techniques in Coloproctology” Using SVF enriched with PRP in surgery for certain fistulas is effective and safe.
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June 2020 in “Stem Cells International” A substance from a specific gel helped to grow hair effectively in mice, suggesting it could potentially be used to treat hair loss in humans.
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A substance called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor can protect certain hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by androgens, suggesting a new possible treatment for hair loss.
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September 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” Doctors should watch for and treat hormonal issues in obese patients beyond just diabetes.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Tralokinumab for atopic dermatitis may cause eye issues and skin reactions, needing careful monitoring.
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