July 2023 in “International journal of advanced research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” The gel combining minoxidil and Aloe vera could be an effective, non-irritating treatment for hair loss.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” miR-486 may help prevent hair loss in alopecia areata.
October 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect skin health, with vitamin D playing a key role.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
January 2026 in “Advanced Science” Increasing XIAP and DDRGK1 can help prevent hearing loss from loud noise.
17 citations
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January 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Isoconazole nitrate stays effective in skin and hair follicles for up to two weeks after use.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Nrf-2-modified stem cells from hair follicles significantly improve ulcerative colitis in rats.
421 citations
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The article concludes that hair loss is a common side effect of drugs treating skin cancer by blocking the hedgehog pathway, but treatment should continue, and more selective drugs might prevent this side effect.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Higher social status is linked to earlier diagnosis and better treatment results for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in women.
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February 2024 in “Diversity” African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Phloroglucinol may help improve hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
April 2025 in “BMC Immunology” Targeting SIRT1 with antisense oligonucleotides could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
98 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
72 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of developmental biology” The Hedgehog signaling pathway is important for skin and hair growth and can lead to cancer if it doesn't work right.
57 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” Nanocarrier-loaded gels improve drug delivery for cancer, skin conditions, and hair loss.
52 citations
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June 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
38 citations
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July 2020 in “EMBO journal” SIRT7 protein is crucial for starting hair growth in mice.
37 citations
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June 2019 in “Stem cells” Special particles from skin cells can promote hair growth by activating a specific growth signal.
37 citations
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
29 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” Tiny particles from brain cells help hair grow by targeting a specific hair growth pathway.
22 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
20 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Heparin and protamine are promising in tissue repair and organ regeneration, including skin and hair.
13 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “Cells” Dermal papilla cell vesicles can boost hair growth genes in fat stem cells.
12 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair thickness and density in hair loss, but more research needed.
9 citations
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June 2016 in “Stem cells” Overexpression of sPLA2-IIA in mouse skin reduces hair stem cells and increases cell differentiation through JNK/c-Jun pathway activation.
8 citations
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April 2011 in “Surgery today” A substance called sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in rats.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “PeerJ” A protein called sFRP4 can slow down hair regrowth.