June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Herbal remedies show promise for managing premature hair greying but need more research.
August 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” High TNF-α levels may increase hair loss risk after PRP therapy.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid may help hair growth and speed up the growth phase.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
140 citations
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January 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Liposomes improve drug delivery and reduce skin irritation in dermatology.
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June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FA2H is essential for normal fur and sebum production in mice.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is effective for hair reduction, particularly for light-skinned individuals with dark hair, but caution is needed for darker skin.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.
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November 2022 in “Scientific reports” Using gelatin sponges for deep skin wounds helps bone marrow cells repair tissue without scarring.
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Hair follicle systems are being engineered to better mimic natural hair follicles for studying hair disorders and testing treatments.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
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April 2014 in “Nature Communications” The research identified new skin traits in mice, some linked to human skin conditions.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages help hair growth after injury through CX3CR1 and TGF-β1.
21 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.
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May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Wnt7a protein is crucial for development and tissue maintenance and plays varying roles in diseases and potential treatments.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” The method effectively analyzes skin tissue changes, especially in the arrector pili muscle and nerve fibers with hair follicles.
December 2025 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” Nanotechnology shows promise in improving hair loss treatments by enhancing drug delivery and reducing side effects.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Follicular targeting could improve hirsutism treatment by focusing directly on hair follicles.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
252 citations
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February 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Understanding different species' regeneration can improve mammalian healing.
110 citations
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August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
51 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of dermatological science” Pitx2 helps outer root sheath cells differentiate but can't start hair growth on its own.
45 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.