Researchers developed a method to create artificial hair follicles that may help with hair loss treatment and research.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy might help treat some kinds of hair loss.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Early baldness is noticed due to both reduced hair density and thinner hair shafts.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pigmented concealing powders can improve the look of hair density for people with hair loss but need daily application and may not work well in wet conditions.
January 2020 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Low-level light therapy with a helmet device can increase hair density and improve scalp appearance.
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March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” The HairMeasure device is a cheap way to measure Hair Mass Index and find scalp areas for hair exams.
July 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Bimatoprost can help treat hair loss.
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January 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.
Different types of hair loss and gender affect facial heat patterns, which may help diagnose and treat hair loss.
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October 2024 in “Developmental Cell” January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A man lost hair permanently from a salon burn, and surgery was needed to fix the scar.
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
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December 2015 in “Journal of thermal biology” Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Using dermoscopy improves diagnosis of scalp and hair disorders in children.
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May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant techniques and scalp micropigmentation can effectively hide scars and hair loss after cranial surgery.
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August 2021 in “Журнал здорового питания и диетологии” Alopecia causes significant hair loss, especially in men by age 50.
January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
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September 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair from the forehead can be used to reconstruct eyebrows.
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August 1991 in “PubMed” Inflammation, possibly triggered by a specific bacteria and activated by UV radiation, may contribute to male pattern baldness.
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September 2008 in “American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics” Wearing orthodontic headgear can cause reversible hair loss if detected early.
Alopecia can negatively affect a person's mental health.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The compounded topical solution is safe, stable, and effective for personalized alopecia treatment.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” UV-enhanced trichoscopy helps diagnose hair shaft disorders like pili annulati.
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
August 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss is mainly caused by a testosterone byproduct, and hair restoration surgery uses hair from the back and sides of the scalp.
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May 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” Treatment with corticosteroids and zinc injections can help hair regrowth and restore pigmentation in alopecia totalis.
Transplanted hair follicles can restore function and connect with host tissues.
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August 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Human hair follicles have a natural biomagnetic field.