research Alopecia: unapproved treatments or indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research Exogenous and endogenous lipids of human hair
Removing external lipids from hair reduces moisture and increases strength, while removing internal lipids decreases water permeability.
research Honokiol protects skin cells against inflammation, collagenolysis, apoptosis, and senescence caused by cigarette smoke damage
Honokiol helps protect skin from damage and aging caused by cigarette smoke.
research Human placental extract exerts hair growth-promoting effects through the GSK-3β signaling pathway in human dermal papilla cells
Human placental extract may help hair growth by affecting certain cell signals and could be more effective with minoxidil.
research US clinics marketing unproven and unlicensed adipose-derived autologous stem cell interventions
The document warns against US clinics selling untested stem cell treatments without FDA approval.
research Identifying the supportive care needs of men and women affected by chemotherapy-induced alopecia? A systematic review
People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.
research Dermoscopy Update: Review of its Extradiagnostic and Expanding Indications and Future Prospects
Dermoscopy now helps diagnose various skin, hair, and nail issues, improving patient care and treatment understanding.
research Japan Strengthens Regenerative Medicine Oversight
Japan improved its regulation of regenerative medicine to ensure safety and prevent unproven treatments.
research Dopamine is a novel, direct inducer of catagen in human scalp hair folliclesin vitro
Dopamine stops hair growth and pigment production in human scalp hair follicles.
research miR-140-5p in Small Extracellular Vesicles From Human Papilla Cells Stimulates Hair Growth by Promoting Proliferation of Outer Root Sheath and Hair Matrix Cells
miR-140-5p in certain cell vesicles helps hair growth by boosting cell proliferation.
research Epidermal Stem Cells in Hair Follicle Cycling and Skin Regeneration: A View From the Perspective of Inflammation
Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.
research Expression patterns of the glial cell line–derived neurotrophic factor, neurturin, their cognate receptors GFRα-1, GFRα-2, and a common signal transduction element c-Ret in the human skin hair follicles
Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.
research Melatonin-Loaded Nanocarriers: New Horizons for Therapeutic Applications
Melatonin-loaded nanocarriers improve melatonin delivery and effectiveness for various medical treatments.
research Review of factors affecting the growth and survival of follicular grafts.
Optimal storage solutions and effective additives are crucial for improving the survival of hair transplant grafts.
research Strategic decision-making in healthcare organizations: it is time to get serious
Healthcare organizations must seriously focus on strategic decision-making to succeed in a complex market.
research 3D printing of microneedle arrays for hair regeneration in a controllable region
3D-printed microneedles can precisely regrow hair in targeted areas.
research Formulation of chloroaluminum phthalocyanine incorporated into PS-b-PAA diblock copolymer nanomicelles
The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
research Application of amber filler for production of novel polyamide composite fiber
Adding amber particles to polyamide fibers makes them suitable for medical textiles like compression socks.
research Investigation of variants of the aromatase gene (CYP19A1) in female pattern hair loss
No link found between aromatase gene and female hair loss.
research Basic hair transplantation: 2007
Hair transplantation has improved with techniques that increase graft survival and patient satisfaction for more natural results.
research Understanding Microemulsions and Nanoemulsions in (Trans)Dermal Delivery
Microemulsions and nanoemulsions can effectively deliver drugs through the skin, but more research is needed to understand their differences and mechanisms.
research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2
Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
research Hair growth promoting effect of bioactive extract from deer antler velvet-loaded niosomes and microspicules serum
Deer antler velvet serum helps hair grow and is safe for skin.
research Sebaceous gland abnormalities in fatty acyl CoA reductase 2 (Far2) null mice result in primary cicatricial alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research Adipocyte-Derived Stem and Regenerative Cells in Facial Rejuvenation
Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Insights on the mechanical behavior of keratin fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Fetal-Maternal Microchimeric Stem Cell Population in Maternal Hair Follicles Long after Parturition
Fetal-maternal stem cells in a mother's hair can help with tissue repair and regeneration long after childbirth.
research Non-Transfusional Hemocomponents: From Biology to the Clinic—A Literature Review
The document concludes that products like PRP and PRF show promise for tissue healing, but evidence of their effectiveness is inconsistent.
research Allergens of permanent hair dyes induces epidermal damage, skin barrier loss and IL-1 α increase in epidermal in vitro model
Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
research Complex Changes in the Apoptotic and Cell Differentiation Programs during Initiation of the Hair Follicle Response to Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy causes complex changes in hair follicle cells that can lead to hair loss.