January 2006 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Hair transplantation is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss with long-lasting results.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
January 2016 in “China Medical Abstracts(Dermatology)” Treat androgenetic alopecia early with recommended medications or consider hair grafts and wigs if unresponsive.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by genetic factors and hormones, with different mechanisms in men and women, and can be linked to insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome.
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July 2017 in “Rheumatology and Therapy” Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.
January 2021 in “The Ochsner journal” ADHD stimulant medications might be linked to a specific type of hair loss called Alopecia Universalis.
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January 2014 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” Thyroid autoimmunity may be involved in some female hair loss, suggesting the need to test for thyroid antibodies in these patients.
November 2023 in “Ibrahim Cardiac Medical Journal” Alopecia areata patients are more likely to have thyroid disorders than healthy individuals.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology” The technique improves hair transplant density and is safe and effective.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
January 2014 in “IOSR journal of pharmacy” Adalimumab can cause complete hair loss in rare cases.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” rwSALT provides precise hair regrowth measurement from scalp photos.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” rwSALT accurately measures hair regrowth in alopecia areata using scalp photos.
January 2019 in “Cell & developmental biology” 3D cultivation and prenatal stem cell exosomes improve stem cell treatment results, especially for hair loss and age-related issues.
January 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” A girl's hair loss from a pharmacy error improved after getting the right medicine.
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May 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience” In late pregnancy, allopregnanolone reduces stress responses in rats by affecting brain chemicals.
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair transplant and applying 5% minoxidil solution can effectively treat permanent hair loss, but it may change hair direction in some cases.
August 2023 in “Physician's journal of medicine” Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that can lead to an underactive thyroid and is treated with medication and sometimes diet changes or surgery.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.
February 2023 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi dergisi” Two calves died from ethylene glycol poisoning, a condition more common in pets.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
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July 2014 in “Autophagy” The protein FLCN is involved in cellular cleanup and is regulated by ULK1.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-15 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks and encourages hair growth.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis have more CD4+ T cells that respond to a certain bacterial lipid, which may play a role in the skin condition's inflammation.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new skin-targeted COVID-19 vaccine creates strong immune responses and could improve vaccination methods.
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February 2021 in “Diabetes” Dock5 is important for skin healing and could help treat diabetic wounds.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling combined with triamcinolone can safely stimulate faster hair regrowth in people with Alopecia Areata.