33 citations
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “International journal of biological sciences” Researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 to create a goat with a gene that increased cashmere production by 74.5% without affecting quality.
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June 2002 in “The Laryngoscope” Ectodermal dysplasia causes various symptoms and early treatment is important for eye, dental, and skin issues.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Circle hairs are harmless, spiral-shaped body hairs that don't need medical treatment.
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May 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” The article concludes that better understanding gene regulation related to seasonal changes can offer insights into the mechanisms of seasonal timing in mammals.
8 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
51 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” High proliferation and cell delamination drive early skin development, while later stages may not rely on cell division orientation.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may be a better treatment for hair loss than Minoxidil.
122 citations
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June 2002 in “Genes & Development” Keratin 17 is crucial for early hair strength and cell survival.
April 2008 in “Blackwell Publishing Ltd eBooks” AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing centrosomes from skin cells leads to thinner skin and stops hair growth, but does not greatly affect skin cell differentiation.
10 citations
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December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair restoration surgery has improved with better techniques for natural looks and managing patient expectations, but it remains labor-intensive and requires careful consideration of potential complications.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
416 citations
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
46 citations
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May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
36 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Mice are useful for researching human hair loss and testing treatments, despite some differences between species.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists successfully grew mini hair follicles using human skin cells, which could help treat baldness.
12 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
26 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is highly effective with careful technique and attention to patient needs.
370 citations
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
20 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method quickly analyzes hair growth genes and shows that blocking Smo in skin cells stops hair growth.