12 citations
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May 2012 in “Endocrinology and metabolism/American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism” Human scalp hair follicles can be used to study how prolactin affects hair growth and cell death.
February 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Biology and Applied Biosciences” Alopecia areata patients have higher hormone levels, suggesting hormonal screening could help in treatment.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for lichen planopilaris.
A 21-year-old with lichen planopilaris was successfully treated, stopping disease progression and preventing crusts.
72 citations
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 194 citations
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November 2006 in “Science” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes hair loss and growth defects.
June 1999 in “Connective tissue” July 2016 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats hair loss, especially when combined with finasteride.
57 citations
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August 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.
14 citations
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The horse had a rare type of hair loss caused by immune cells attacking hair follicles.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Sudden hair whitening may be linked to immune system activity.
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal lymphatic vessels help hair growth by affecting hair cycle phases.
50 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
41 citations
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September 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
2 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Grafted human scalp samples on mice can produce human hair, useful for studying hair genetics.
Finasteride and luteolin may help promote hair growth.
May 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The girl's hair condition improved on its own in 24 months.
February 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy shows promise for hair loss but lacks strong evidence due to limited studies.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melanocytes may trigger the immune response in alopecia areata, affecting hair regrowth.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A synthetic octapeptide may help promote hair growth and counteract hair loss.
147 citations
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January 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Laser device increases hair density, safe for treating hair loss in men and women.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Lupeol shows promise for hair growth but needs better absorption and safety testing.
5 citations
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
Neuropeptides affect hair growth and could be used to control it.
114 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hair loss is mainly caused by hormones, autoimmune issues, and chemotherapy, and needs more research for treatments.
9 citations
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November 2021 in “PubMed” FDA-approved low-level light/laser therapy devices can significantly increase hair density in people with pattern hair loss.
46 citations
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.