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May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.
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August 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair growth by increasing blood vessel formation around hair follicles.
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May 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” The study found that using growth factors from a person's own blood may help improve hair growth in baldness surgery.
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March 1985 in “Head & neck surgery” Hair-bearing punch grafting effectively repaired damage from artificial hair implants.
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June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.
January 2015 in “Journal of Nutrition and Health” Fish oil improves hair growth in diabetic and high-cholesterol rats.
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March 2022 in “Medicine” Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment can restore vision in patients with retinal artery occlusion.
Fat stem cell treatment is safe and increases hair density for hair loss, but more research is needed.
Valproic acid and rapamycin protect hair follicle stem cells from damage by activating a protective pathway.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Skin and nail problems like hair loss, dry skin, and fungal infections are common in people with long-term Type 2 Diabetes and can be prevented with good blood sugar control and foot care.
June 2019 in “Journal of Hypertension” Magnesium deficiency raises diastolic blood pressure and reduces vascular contraction.
May 2023 in “Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology” Finasteride may slow down heart disease by lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation.
July 2024 in “Heart Lung and Circulation” There may be a link between hair loss and heart disease in women, but more research is needed.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosis in the bulge area of hair follicles can cause hair thinning in male pattern baldness, and drugs that inhibit fibrosis might help reverse this.
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
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January 2025 in “Development” BMP5 is essential for ear cartilage cell growth in rodents.
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November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Serenoa repens and N-acetyl glucosamine/milk proteins complex may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Finasteride may help reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia patients with prostate issues.
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document recommends careful planning and techniques for successful punch hair grafting in hair restoration.
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” Methylene blue staining effectively highlights detailed nerve structures in rat fur.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Certain blood miRNAs are linked to severe alopecia areata and could lead to new treatments.
5 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” A-PRF+ improves bone healing and stability in oral surgery.
January 2026 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” SVF cell therapy may help regenerate hair in androgenic alopecia.
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September 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells may help repair the brain after a stroke.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with multiple superficial venous thrombosis are at greater risk for serious complications like cancer and recurrent blood clots.
6 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
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April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study suggests that changes in immune system receptors and their interaction with a cell component may be important in the development of a type of hair loss condition.
May 2005 in “Zhonghua chuangshang guke zazhi” Human hair keratin can help nerve regeneration and is a promising material for nerve repair.