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August 2022 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” A new method accurately detects bisphenols and parabens in human hair.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new gel improves hair loss treatment by effectively delivering minoxidil and finasteride to the scalp.
May 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with prostaglandin-F eye drops can significantly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Using travoprost for glaucoma may cause extra hair growth and darker skin around the eyes, but these effects can reverse after stopping the drug.
41 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of experimental botany” RACB in barley is crucial for cell polarity and nucleus positioning, aiding fungal infection.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TAK-279 effectively reduces psoriasis symptoms and is safe.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Ixekizumab may be an effective first treatment for a rare skin condition causing hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Ixekizumab successfully treated a rare hair loss condition, leading to complete hair regrowth.
June 1993 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” Hexahydrobenzo[f]quinolines are effective at blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase.
April 2019 in “Advances in integrative medicine” HST and HST/F promote hair growth and may help treat alopecia.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
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January 2002 in “PubMed” The new test shows how hair treatments affect hair's bending stiffness by swinging a pendulum through hair fibers.
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August 2022 in “International journal of biological and chemical sciences” Iodine-deficient diets and antithyroid substances affected rat growth and behavior, but most adapted with positive weight gain.
September 2025 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” Gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgery affect gut bacteria differently.
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February 1990 in “Journal of Applied Social Psychology” Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
21 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia mucinosa can be treated successfully with minocycline in some cases.
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January 2003 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
16 citations
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February 1992 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” The authors suggest systematically sourcing new product ideas from various internal and external places to improve innovation.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth cycles need varied signals in space and time.
June 2019 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” Laparoscopic ovarian drilling helps infertile women with PCOS by improving menstrual regularity, ovulation, and chances of conception, and by changing hormone levels.
March 2017 in “De Gruyter eBooks” The Leechbook shows how hair and sexual health were key to medieval masculinity and some remedies may still be useful.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery is safe and effective for certain patients with hair loss, leading to dense hair coverage and high satisfaction.
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.
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August 1976 in “Biochemical Society transactions” Steroids can treat skin conditions but must be used carefully to avoid side effects.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” Your genes, especially IL-1a, can predict how well a hair growth treatment with platelet rich plasma will work for you.
July 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The BASP classification is a detailed system for categorizing hair loss in both men and women, but it may be complex for beginners and not fully suitable for grading female hair loss.
September 1978 in “PubMed” Chondroitin sulphate is more abundant than hyaluronic acid in skin and hair samples, except in gamma-keratosis.
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August 1971 in “Journal of Morphology” Lizards can regrow their tail scales with the same structure, distribution, and gender-specific features as the original ones, and this unique ability is not seen in adult mammals.
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July 2003 in “PubMed” The research found a way to measure hair surface changes by analyzing how light reflects off of it, and determined hair cuticle angles vary by hair length and color.