January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Nanotechnology therapies can help improve quality of life for those with hair loss.
April 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” Alopecia causes emotional distress, and better psychological support is needed.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Bimatoprost helped eyelash growth in nearly half of the patients with a type of eyelash hair loss.
27 citations
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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.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
20 citations
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September 2019 in “Nanomaterials” A portable device can create nanofibers to improve the appearance of thinning hair better than commercial products.
19 citations
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October 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The gel made of minoxidil and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin improves hair growth and is good for long-term use.
15 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry” Finasteride helps prevent kidney stones, but side effects need more research.
8 citations
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
5 citations
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February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Early intervention with JAK inhibitors may prevent alopecia areata progression.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Some treatments for autoimmune hair loss work, but JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are promising for regrowth.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “3C Empresa Investigación y pensamiento crítico” Alopecia areata patients have higher IFN-γ and low vitamin D3 levels.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Prague Medical Report” JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Apllied Mathematics” Numerical methods help analyze alopecia drugs' properties effectively.
May 2024 in “IP International Journal of Periodontology and Implantology” Treating gum disease and stress may help improve alopecia.
February 2024 in “International neuropsychiatric disease journal” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and often relapse, and emotional support is crucial for those affected.
1 citations
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and patients need emotional support and self-acceptance.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Minoxidil may protect nerves and improve hair quality during paclitaxel treatment.
16 citations
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
13 citations
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September 2019 in “EBioMedicine” sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.
9 citations
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April 2016 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Alpha Lipoic Acid helps protect skin from smoking damage.
91 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps grow hair by activating certain hair growth signals in mice.
69 citations
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
43 citations
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Eupafolin nanoparticles help protect skin cells from damage caused by air pollution.
25 citations
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February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
8 citations
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July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
6 citations
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April 2015 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Hydroxychloroquine may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and promoting cell death.