Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin, and while deficiency is rare in Western societies, it can cause dry, scaly skin and hair loss.
July 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.
Targeting a specific lipid could help treat male pattern baldness.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” Green tea extract increases lipid production in human sebaceous gland cells.
May 2009 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” PPARgamma is crucial for healthy hair follicles, and its loss causes scarring alopecia.
February 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Oxidative stress plays a significant role in vitiligo, and both skin and non-skin cells may be involved.
January 2006 in “Dianzi xianwei xuebao” Netherton syndrome causes specific skin and hair changes that help in early diagnosis.
January 2005 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” High fluoride increases damage in hair follicles, but low selenium can reduce this damage at lower fluoride levels.
January 2005 in “Life sciences” Targeting LPA could help treat skin disorders.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” Low-dose flutamide-metformin therapy effectively improved PCOS symptoms in adolescent girls.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
March 2000 in “Preventive Nutrition and Food Science” Whalgichan improved hair growth, reduced hair loss, and enhanced cholesterol and lipid metabolism without side effects.
December 1981 in “ビジネスコミュニケ-ション” TRPV1 affects sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Anabolic steroid abuse can cause sexual, fertility, and health problems.
April 2026 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” MSC-derived EVs have potential as therapeutic agents but face challenges like production complexity and high costs.
December 2025 in “Processes” Minoxidil dissolves best in shea butter, stearic acid, and rosemary oil, which may improve hair growth treatments.
October 2025 in “Coloration Technology” Delipidised wool is brighter, dyes better, and is more eco-friendly.
September 2025 in “SKINdeep” Sebaceous glands help protect and maintain healthy skin and hair.
December 2024 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” Adding more zinc oxide nanoparticles increases sunblock SPF.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Scalp edema may be a new variant of conditions reacting to scarring alopecia like LPP.
November 2024 in “Journal of Functional Foods” AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.
May 2024 in “BMC veterinary research” Metabolites and diet affect hair growth cycles in cashmere goats.
Nanotechnology can improve alopecia treatments but faces stability challenges.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
September 2012 in “African Journal of Urology” Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.
January 2010 in “Ciencia UANL” Young men with hair loss may have a higher risk of insulin resistance and related health issues.
The new dutasteride gel improves hair growth for treating baldness.
March 2023 in “Revista Chilena de Urología” Post-finasteride syndrome can cause sexual and systemic side effects, and patients should be informed about these risks.
Extracellular vesicles could help treat hair loss by influencing hair growth cycles.