40 citations
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October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Monofilament Threads significantly improve hair growth in women with pattern hair loss and are safe.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with more knowledge about their hair loss condition and those who see it as a serious issue are more likely to seek treatment.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Stem cell reviews” Fetal-maternal stem cells in a mother's hair can help with tissue repair and regeneration long after childbirth.
4 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of molecular structure” Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
2 citations
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May 2019 in “Advances in wound care” Blood-derived CD34+ cells speed up healing, reduce scarring, and regrow hair in skin wounds.
August 2021 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” Using natural polyphenol cross-linkers like tannic acid and green tea extract in perm treatments improves curling and protects hair.
December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Biofield Energy Treatment may boost hair growth.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most Facebook posts about hair loss treatments are promotional and not medically supported, with better quality information found on YouTube.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Check and treat low iron and vitamin D levels in people with hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “The annals of clinical and analytical medicine” Hair mesotherapy showed improvement in hair growth and thickness without side effects.
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.
370 citations
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
203 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
44 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.
39 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
29 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new hair treatment with caffeine and other ingredients makes hair thicker and less likely to break.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Dandelion extract mist protects hair from heat damage and improves styling.
52 citations
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October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.
August 2024 in “Cosmoderma” 3D-printed hair follicles could revolutionize hair loss treatments by providing unlimited hair grafts.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
10 citations
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July 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Body and beard hair can be used for hair transplants in baldness treatment but keep their original color and curl.
Biofield Energy Healing may help hair growth and skin health.
Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
18 citations
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September 2011 in “Livestock science” Maternal Nano-Se supplements improve fetal hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Home-use microneedle devices might safely boost 5% minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth.
6 citations
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June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.