September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMPs are important for hair growth and can counteract the negative effects of androgens on hair follicle stem cells.
Red light therapy is safe and works well for hair loss.
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March 1981 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Oestrogen does not affect adrenal androgen levels in children and adolescents.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.
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December 2012 in “PubMed” 12 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
June 2024 in “European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Oral minoxidil for hair loss can cause weight gain due to fluid retention.
December 2023 in “Palestinian medical and pharmaceutical journal/Palestinian medical & pharmaceutical journal” Increasing sleep by 41 minutes daily for a month showed no significant changes in metabolism or hormone levels in healthy women.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” January 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
September 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy, a method of examining hair, can objectively measure how well botulinum toxin works for hair loss treatment.
Digit ratio likely doesn't predict male hair loss.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Anabolic-androgenic steroids are dangerous and educating people about their risks is essential.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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May 2003 in “Toxicological Sciences” Exposure to finasteride in the womb caused lasting reproductive issues in male rats.
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
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September 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” April 2026 in “World Allergy Organization Journal” Allergic rhinitis increases hair loss risk, but antihistamines can reduce it.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Liver disease is linked to hair loss, especially in women and those with unhealthy lifestyles.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from hair papilla cells and the Chinese medicine Liao Tuo Fang can potentially promote hair growth and could be used to develop hair growth drugs.
January 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Using a special gel with copper and curcumin along with a scraping massage technique improved hair growth better than the common hair loss treatment, minoxidil.
April 2018 in “Cytotherapy” Both treatments promote hair growth safely, but stem cells are slightly more effective.
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October 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” Androgen deprivation therapy might help prevent severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” June 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” June 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology”