September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
December 2004 in “Medicine” A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
January 2002 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” The model successfully simulates human hair growth and patterns, including hair loss types.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.
January 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Herbal remedies may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
December 2022 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Dutasteride 0.5mg improves hair growth in 78% of people with hair loss, but may cause sexual problems in some.
June 2020 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment effectively reduces hair fall and increases hair growth in patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), but it may cause pain.
March 2023 in “Medical lasers” Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
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January 2003 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Melatonin affects skin cell growth differently based on how much and how long it's used.
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May 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” Methylprednisolone pulse therapy works best for recent and specific types of severe alopecia areata.
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The new hair loss treatment kit was safe and improved hair growth without any adverse effects.
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October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie” Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.
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March 2022 in “Applied sciences” Lespedeza bicolor extract promotes hair growth and increases hair follicle cell growth, potentially making it a better treatment than minoxidil.
September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair growth in alopecia areata patients, regardless of hair loss pattern.
March 2020 in “Revista Eletrônica da Faculdade de Ceres” Latanoprost's effectiveness for hair growth is not confirmed but shows promise, needing more research.
August 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Most acne patients were young males with face acne, with many experiencing worsening in summer and diet-related aggravation.
December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Artificial intelligence can accurately predict hair growth and treatment results in female pattern hair loss patients, with age of onset and duration being key factors.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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April 1997 in “Human reproduction” Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
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September 2006 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Nourkrin® significantly increased hair growth and was well-tolerated by people with hair loss.
Both treatments improve hair growth, but minoxidil is cheaper.
January 2019 in “대한피부과학회지” Kerion cases had longer disease duration but responded well to antifungal treatments.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
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July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
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May 1990 in “Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine” Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women.
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February 1989 in “Fertility and sterility” Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Scalp psoriasis is linked to impaired hair growth with more hair in the resting phase.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Combined microneedling with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone for hair loss.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Intradermal dutasteride effectively and safely improves hair growth in early-stage androgenetic alopecia.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” The Spiral Model helps understand hair growth changes with age and identify hair problems early.