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January 1980 in “Planta Medica” Some natural extracts and one hair tonic can promote hair growth in mice.
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.
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January 2017 in “Methods in molecular biology” Stem cells rearrangement regenerates functional hair follicles, potentially treating hair loss.
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August 1978 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
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November 1984 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
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May 2017 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Certain cells around hair follicles help improve skin regeneration for potential use in skin grafts.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Nanostructured lipid carriers can effectively repair hair split-ends for over 3 days.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Adding PRP to hair transplants improves treatment for cicatricial alopecia.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects 20% of people, more in men and those over 35, and is often associated with a sensitive scalp.
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
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November 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss starting soon after treatment begins and recovers about 3 months after ending, while tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair growth.
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July 1989 in “Postgraduate medical journal” Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physics” The new model detects hair clusters more accurately and efficiently, helping with early hair loss treatment and diagnosis.
September 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” New technologies like AI, robotics, and stem cells have made hair transplants more effective and natural-looking.
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
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February 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicle stem cells helped heal a severe scalp burn without needing traditional skin grafts.
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February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
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March 2021 in “Nature” Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
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November 2017 in “Biomaterials” Researchers found a new way to create hair-growing structures in the lab that can grow hair when put into mice.
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.