383 citations
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.
August 1985 in “Proceedings ... annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America/Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America” Hair dye can damage dog hair and cause health issues.
28 citations
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January 2016 in “RSC Advances” A non-toxic formula using polycarboxylic acids strengthens and improves hair.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Male and female human hairs have different microscopic structures that can help in forensic analysis.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-resolution MRI can distinguish between tertiary androgenetic alopecia and severe alopecia areata by measuring scalp and tissue thickness and hair follicle depth.
8 citations
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February 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” Standardized protocols are crucial for safe and infection-free platelet-rich plasma therapy.
January 2025 in “Open Science Framework” Current evidence is insufficient to fully endorse regenerative therapies for hair loss.
59 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of innovative optical health sciences/Journal of innovation in optical health science” Nanoparticles around 600-700 nm can effectively enter and stay in hair follicles for days, which may help in delivering drugs to specific cells.
51 citations
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October 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
45 citations
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December 2004 in “Forensic Science International” Laser microdissection helps get DNA from single hair follicles for better forensic analysis.
19 citations
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April 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology” Oclacitinib effectively treated a skin condition in dogs that didn't respond to other immunosuppressants.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
7 citations
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January 2012 California Ground Squirrel hair can indicate environmental health by showing element accumulation.
5 citations
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January 2007 in “Lincoln (University of Nebraska)” Geochemical methods help manage wildlife by revealing toxic elements and diet details in Yellowstone.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedle delivery of a special collagen shows promise for treating hair loss.
December 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Practice and Medical Case Report.” Exosome therapy may help treat hair loss.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Apllied Mathematics” Numerical methods help analyze alopecia drugs' properties effectively.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Combining microneedling with drugs and stem cells shows promise for improving hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Phenobarbital-loaded chitosan nanoparticles are promising for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors may help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo, but more research is needed.
April 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Elephantopus scaber has potential medicinal benefits, including anticancer properties.
January 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” The treatment showed promising hair growth results but needs more research.
January 2022 in “International review of movement disorders” Cannabinoid and steroid-based drugs could be new treatments for Tourette syndrome, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
January 2017 in “Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A 3:1 surfactant mixture in microemulsions can effectively deliver finasteride through the skin.
March 2026 in “RS Global journals (RS Global Sp. z O.O.)” Finasteride is effective for hair loss and prostate issues but may cause lasting side effects.
137 citations
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
49 citations
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August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Micro-needling effectively improves wrinkles, scars, and hair growth, but proper technique and safety are important.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Elephantopus scaber has many health benefits, including antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, and antioxidant properties.