January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology” Canine hypothyroidism can be linked to diabetes, requiring thorough testing for proper diagnosis.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin B supplements may reverse grey hair.
196 citations
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
35 citations
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April 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
27 citations
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July 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A pulsed electrical field safely and effectively increased hair growth.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Asian herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea helped grow hair in mice.
12 citations
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June 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.
5 citations
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February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
Long bean leaf juice significantly promotes hair growth.
88 citations
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February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
6 citations
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July 2005 in “Farmaco” A quick and simple method was created to identify minoxidil in hair-growth products using micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “iScience” Using a combination of specific cell cycle regulators is better for safely keeping hair root cells alive indefinitely compared to cancer-related methods.
November 2025 in “Healthcare” Zinc levels don't significantly affect hair loss, so testing for zinc isn't necessary.
May 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most lab tests for patients with Telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, show no or mild abnormalities; only a few specific tests are useful.
January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
50 citations
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August 1985 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
136 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
118 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
92 citations
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September 2019 in “ACS nano” A wearable device using electric stimulation can significantly improve hair growth.
79 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
30 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.
27 citations
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August 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Nanotechnology could make hair loss treatments more effective and reduce side effects, but more research is needed before it's available.
24 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
23 citations
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December 2013 in “Regenerative Medicine” Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
16 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
5 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some supplements may help with hair loss, but there's not enough strong evidence to recommend them without doctor advice.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Hair density decreases with age, especially in the 60s.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Better standardization and transparency in statistical reporting are needed to improve hair care research quality.