October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Combining laser therapy with other treatments effectively increases hair density and thickness for hair loss.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Activated PRP effectively increases hair density and reduces hair loss in alopecia.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Single-spin and double-spin PRP methods are equally effective for treating hair loss.
June 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” The new method improves protein extraction and analysis in hair, aiding biomedical and forensic work.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combined microneedling with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone but may cause mild side effects.
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Combining PRP with Minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than Minoxidil alone.
April 2019 in “Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials” Hair grows like a crystal at a solid-liquid interface without cell division.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to identify different types of hair loss in women.
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August 2021 in “Scientific Reports” COVID-19 leaves 80% of patients with long-term symptoms like fatigue and headaches.
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April 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia in these mice is caused by defective hair cycle communication due to missing vitamin D receptor function, not vitamin D levels.
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February 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors are effective for treating alopecia areata, with most patients seeing hair growth after treatment.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP treatment may increase hair density and reduce hair loss, but more research is needed.
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September 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
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May 2019 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Azathioprine can help with relapses and disability in NMOSD but has more side effects and needs more research.
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November 2016 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F often causes side effects like stomach issues and skin reactions.
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August 2021 in “Narra J” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-lasting symptoms, including hair loss and psychological issues.
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May 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair contains various lipids that vary among individuals and help protect the hair.
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March 2021 in “BMJ Open Respiratory Research” Older age, being male, and Asian ethnicity led to worse COVID-19 outcomes, with many experiencing long-term symptoms.
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different types of skin cells are organized in a special way in large wounds to help with healing and hair growth.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Hospitalized COVID-19 survivors have a higher risk of long-term symptoms and need special care.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels.
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March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New genetic factors linked to acne risk were discovered, highlighting the role of certain pathways and genes.
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August 2017 in “Genome” Gene expression affects fur development in rex rabbits.
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April 1998 in “Urology” Finasteride effectively treats BPH and hair loss but may cause sexual side effects.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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April 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5 mg/mL of triamcinolone acetonide is most effective for hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
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November 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Women with hair loss may benefit from higher iron levels.
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August 2019 in “Clinical breast cancer” Local hormonal treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy is likely safe for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.
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June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.