2 citations
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January 2023 in “Curēus” Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Bicalutamide, a drug with a good safety profile, is a promising new treatment for female pattern hair loss.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” Eucalyptol and oleic acid in nanoemulsions improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 35 citations
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August 1987 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant” The new device improves human hair follicle cell growth and differentiation.
58 citations
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April 1993 in “Developmental Biology” bFGF delays hair growth in mice.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa)” 14 citations
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January 2021 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human skin cells with stem-like features can help create new hair follicles and sebaceous glands when combined with other cells.
November 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” It's not possible to get unlimited hair for transplants from the same donor area.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells help hair stem cells grow through a specific signaling pathway.
47 citations
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September 2013 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Improved hair loss treatment using special particles and surfactants.
23 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Minoxidil 2% effectively treats Monilethrix without side effects.
112 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
September 2024 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Prescription tablets treat hirsutism, while over-the-counter foams treat hypertrichosis.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” EX104 shows promise in treating hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving scalp health.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
19 citations
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Early-stage skin cells help regenerate hair follicles, with proteins SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1 playing key roles.
Pseudofolliculitis causes painful bumps and dark spots from shaving, especially in people with curly hair, and can be treated by changing shaving habits and using specific topical treatments.
January 2025 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Nanocarriers could improve hair loss treatment but need more research for effectiveness and safety.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for Folliculitis decalvans.
8 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” LGR5 is a common marker of hair follicle stem cells in different animals and is important for hair growth and regeneration.
April 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Retinoic acid helps activate hair growth in people with common hair loss by working on a specific cell growth pathway.
April 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The treatment improved hair growth and scalp health safely but needs more testing.
June 2015 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated by targeting the cause, lifestyle changes, and medication.
6 citations
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November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fulvestrant solution doesn't help hair loss in men and postmenopausal women.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” LRIG1 protein affects hair growth by regulating skin receptors, leading to hair loss when overexpressed.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
November 2024 in “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D Genomics and Proteomics” Exosomes help hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.