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May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
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June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
Four transcription factors can convert mouse cells into hair cell-like cells, aiding hearing loss research and treatment.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” Alk1 in specific cells is crucial for proper nerve branching and hair function.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.
April 2020 in “Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia” A horse in Brazil had seasonal hair loss possibly linked to light exposure and melatonin levels.
26 citations
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May 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss risk is influenced by multiple genes.
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
June 2019 in “Brain Imaging and Behavior” Hair loss can indicate brain aging and potential small vessel disease, but more research is needed to understand the clinical impact.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Natural killer and CD8+ T cells play a key role in hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
47 citations
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September 2013 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Improved hair loss treatment using special particles and surfactants.
23 citations
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December 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
21 citations
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June 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Reducing gefitinib dosage improved hair loss, but scarring remained.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Medicinal herbs might treat hair loss by affecting genes and pathways related to lipid and glycerophospholipid metabolism.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” In the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, hair loss is common, especially among women, older people, and those with higher education and BMI. Stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes are key causes, but many don't seek medical help.
December 2025 in “Chemical Biology & Drug Design” Hesperidin may help reduce hair loss by protecting hair follicles.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking CXCL12 can reverse hair loss and fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Nanocarriers could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs directly to hair follicles.
March 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to immune issues, and while new treatments show promise, no universally effective solution exists yet.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Some people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after the COVID-19 vaccine, more often in women and those without prior hair loss.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Light-based therapy can help regrow hair in different types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
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September 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain miRNAs might be involved in a hair loss condition called frontal fibrosing alopecia and could possibly help in its diagnosis.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.