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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.
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The review suggests renaming two herbs to avoid confusion and recommends more research for safe use.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” A peptide from hair follicle stem cells can boost hair growth.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.
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October 2014 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Combining physical dermabrasion with chemical peeling is more effective for skin treatment than chemical peeling alone.
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March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
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March 2018 in “Daehan han'yi hag'hoeji/Journal of Korean medicine” Astragalus membranaceus helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss symptoms.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Puerariae Lobatae Radix can reduce sebaceous gland size and secretion, potentially treating related skin conditions.
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.
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May 2024 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” Dutasteride and finasteride have similar effects on prostate cancer risk in BPH patients.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The U.K. created the CPSA to set safety standards for non-surgical cosmetic treatments and improve patient protection.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition that usually improves with age but can be hard to diagnose and stressful for the family.
October 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics” A tailored treatment improved a Pomeranian dog's skin and hair issues caused by a vaccine.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” DPCP immunotherapy is effective for alopecia areata, and understanding influencing factors can improve treatment and satisfaction.
October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle stem cells in hairpoor mice are disrupted, causing hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” AGA patients have a lower quality of life than AA patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors better understand and treat nail fungus.
June 2011 in “Journal of medicine and life science” Hizkia fusiforme seaweed extract can help promote hair growth.
December 2009 in “Saengmyeong gwahag hoeji/Saengmyeong gwahak hoeji” Thymosin β4 and VEGF are important for blood vessel formation in many organs.
January 2003 in “Annals of Dermatology” Iron deficiency can cause hair abnormalities, but taking iron can fix them and stop hair loss.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Scalp edema may be a new variant of conditions reacting to scarring alopecia like LPP.
September 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Talquetamab may cause hair loss and skin issues.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
January 2013 in “Dermatology” The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
Some supplements may help reduce side effects of cancer treatments in pets.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects quality of life more than androgenetic alopecia.
December 2017 in “Huisarts En Wetenschap” Finasteride helps hair growth in early male baldness, but more long-term research needed.
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.