research RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ALOPECIAS
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
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research Control of hair growth and follicle size by VEGF-mediated angiogenesis
VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.
research The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Regrowth: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
research Male androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
research Hair growth and rejuvenation: An overview
The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Response to tofacitinib therapy of eyebrows and eyelashes in alopecia areata
Tofacitinib therapy can effectively regrow eyebrows and eyelashes in some alopecia areata patients.
research Single-cell profiling reveals a potent role of quercetin in promoting hair regeneration
Quercetin significantly helps hair growth by activating hair follicles and improving blood vessel formation around them.
research The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP injections safely increase hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
research Two-Stage Procedure to Correct Scalp and Facial Scars—Autologous Fat Grafting Before Hair Grafting
The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.
research Development and Characterization of Film Forming Spray of 5% Minoxidil for Baldness Due to Androgenetic Alopecia
A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
research Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of androgenic alopecia
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can effectively increase hair density and thickness in people with androgenic alopecia, without major side effects.
research Hypertrichosis induced by latanoprost
Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
research Assessment of the usefulness of dihydrotestosterone in the diagnostics of patients with androgenetic alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research Hair growth effects of oral administration of finasteride, a steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, alone and in combination with topical minoxidil in the balding stumptail macaque.
Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
research Superiority of dutasteride over finasteride in hair regrowth and reversal of miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled open-label, evaluator-blinded study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
research The Biological Effects of a Pulsed Electrostatic Field with Specific Reference to Hair Electrotrichogenesis
A pulsed electrical field safely and effectively increased hair growth.
research An overview of herbal alternatives in androgenetic alopecia
Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
research Topical application of cyclosporin A induces rapid-remodeling of damaged anagen hair follicles produced in cyclophosphamide administered mice
Cyclosporin A helps damaged hair follicles regrow hair quickly.
research Finasteride-induced depression: new insights into possible pathomechanisms
Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.
research Low‐dose oral minoxidil as treatment for non‐scarring alopecia: a systematic review
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research Efficacy and safety of a new 10% topical minoxidil versus 5% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: a trichoscopic evaluation
10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
research Hair regrowth in alopecia areata and re‐pigmentation in vitiligo in response to treatment: Commonalities and differences
Hair regrows faster in alopecia areata than skin re-pigments in vitiligo due to differences in stem cells and treatment effects.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Low-Level Light Therapy: Four Case Reports and Review of the Literature About Low-Level Light Therapy and Lichenoid Dermatosis
Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.
research Topical ketoconazole for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review
Ketoconazole may help regrow hair and increase follicle size, but more research needed.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Dicerocaryum senecioides Phytochemicals
Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.
research Animal models of alopecia
The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.
research Effect of ultraviolet light on topical minoxidil-induced hair growth in advanced male pattern baldness
UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
research Hair aging and anti-aging
Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
research Advances in microneedles research based on promoting hair regrowth
Microneedles could be a better and easier way to regrow hair.