36 citations
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April 2016 in “Biochimie” A substance called epidermal growth factor helps increase the growth of important hair follicle cells by activating a specific cell communication route.
16 citations
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December 2019 in “Animals” Overexpressing Tβ4 in goats' hair follicles increases cashmere production and hair follicle growth.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “PubMed” Serenoa repens extract helps regrow hair and repair hair loss by activating certain cell growth pathways.
20 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
11 citations
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History” Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.
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.
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
October 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss improved after removing pituitary tumor.
June 2025 in “BMJ Case Reports” Axitinib treatment turned a man's grey hair back to black.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Some medicinal plants may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
January 2013 in “Juntendo Medical Journal” Understanding the normal hair cycle and different types of hair loss is important for maintaining healthy hair.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” The document concludes that understanding hair problems can lead to cost-effective solutions and proper treatment choices.
November 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Managing stress and avoiding hair dyes can help prevent hair loss.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
37 citations
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September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” A cystic fibrosis patient developed Cushing's syndrome from a drug interaction between itraconazole and budesonide, which improved after stopping the medications.
May 2025 in “Immunotherapy” Patients were very satisfied with hair regrowth after taking ritlecitinib for alopecia areata.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” Ayurvedic treatment can reverse premature graying and improve hair health.
2 citations
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June 2004 in “PubMed” Carbamazepine caused hair loss in a man, which stopped after he stopped taking the drug.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Some hair loss from medication may reverse after stopping the drug, but treatment options are limited and ongoing research is needed.
January 2002 in “Analecta malacitana: Revista de la Sección de Filología de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras” Minoxidil is a popular hair growth treatment, but how it works isn't fully understood.
8 citations
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.
February 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” Oral minoxidil has more side effects but can be more effective than topical minoxidil.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
March 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
Oral Minoxidil could be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various non-androgenic alopecias.
May 1987 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Topical minoxidil may slow hair loss but often doesn't lead to satisfactory hair regrowth and requires ongoing treatment.