November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Oxidative dyes damage hair more than semi-permanent dyes, but new technologies help protect hair while coloring.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Cacao can improve hair strength and shine.
August 2025 in “Dermatological Reviews” Stem cells, natural oils, and laser therapy may help hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
Microtrauma techniques like microneedling and PRP can help regrow hair in non-scarring alopecia.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Hair specialists vary in testing for alopecia areata, highlighting the need for standard guidelines.
Biotin does not significantly help with hair growth.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” More research is needed to understand if GLP-1 agonists affect hair health.
May 2023 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” The Annurca apple supplement significantly improved hair growth in people with hair loss.
January 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A manual blood cell counter was effectively used to count hair follicles during surgery, being user-friendly and cost-effective but limited by a three-digit display.
July 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP therapy and hair transplants can cause rare but treatable scalp hematomas.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The document concludes that hair follicle regeneration involves various factors like stem cells, noncoding dsRNA, lymphatic vessels, growth factors, minoxidil, exosomes, and induced pluripotent stem cells.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss in Saudi women is linked to low iron and vitamin D levels.
May 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” Low-power lasers can prevent hair death and increase hair growth in wounds caused by freezing in rats.
January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” New methods can diagnose hair loss by examining the scalp and can treat it with a mix of oral and topical medications, along with cosmetic procedures like hair transplants.
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April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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December 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective and safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
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January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” Keratin proteins are consistent across different hair types from the same person.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
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October 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Herbal solution improves hair diameter and density more than 5% minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Nestin-expressing blood vessels help skin transplants survive and heal.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stem cells from umbilical cord blood may prevent hair loss caused by certain medications.
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January 2003 in “Phytomedicine” Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
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November 2010 in “Vox Sanguinis” Iron supplements helped female blood donors with low iron avoid anaemia and return to donate again.
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November 2016 in “International clinical psychopharmacology” Inositol was not more effective than a placebo in treating trichotillomania.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” Premature graying of hair is linked to various health issues and can sometimes be reversed by treating underlying conditions.
Topical valproate can effectively promote hair growth.
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June 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Wet cupping blood has different components than regular venous blood, which might affect skin disorder treatments.
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September 2023 in “Medicine” ABO/Rh blood groups are not a risk factor for PCOS.
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November 1994 in “JAMA” The document praises a resource on hair growth disorders and recognizes a reference on blood diseases' molecular aspects as authoritative.
Traditional Chinese medicine for hair loss focuses on "tonifying and activating blood, nourishing the liver and kidney."