September 2021 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” Tetrathelmis tetrathele extract may help prevent hair loss and improve scalp health.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
September 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Omics techniques are needed to understand the scalp microbiome's role in alopecia areata for new treatments.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Alopecia areata may be treated by using EGCG to balance immune cells and reduce inflammation.
Sinsun-yukza-hwan extract promotes hair growth in mice.
Eclipta alba can be used in products to treat hair loss.
January 2017 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Both treatments helped hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with isopropanol being better tolerated.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lithocholic acid helps hair growth and regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New research is helping develop better treatments for alopecia areata.
November 2012 in “South African Family Practice” The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
July 2021 in “International Ophthalmology” Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
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June 2002 in “Genes & Development” Keratin 17 is crucial for early hair strength and cell survival.
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October 2013 in “Journal of The Saudi Pharmaceutical Society” Minoxidil-loaded NLC gel shows potential for effective alopecia treatment.
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April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Topical immunotherapy, especially with DPCP, is effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
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September 2017 in “Oncologist” Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bimatoprost is safe but not effective for severe eyelash loss from alopecia areata, possibly helping those with less loss.
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.
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October 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Regular use of sunscreen may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
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May 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Budesonide and N-acetylcysteine reduced tumors and alopecia in mice, regardless of FHIT gene status.
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September 2013 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.