Hair loss is caused by hormonal changes that shorten hair growth phases and shrink hair follicles.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by affecting hair follicles.
November 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Light-based therapies show promise as safe treatments for hair loss.
December 2017 in “PubMed” Low-level laser therapy may help treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
May 2023 in “Advancements in Homeopathic Research” Zauberöl® may help treat hair loss caused by testosterone in rats.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” 3 citations
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March 2009 in “Hirosaki University Repository for Academic Resources (Hirosaki University)” Hirosaki hairless rats have sparse, twisted hair due to missing hair keratin genes.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” DA-5512 effectively improves hair growth and health, performing better than minoxidil.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is a common issue after coronavirus, causing discomfort and anxiety.
May 2024 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Both low-level light therapy and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating male hair loss, with no significant difference in results.
December 2025 in “Ethnologia Fennica” Hair loss significantly impacts women's identity and social interactions.
8 citations
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April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Michael L. Beehner proposed a standardized way to describe balding areas on the scalp to help hair restoration experts communicate better.
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August 2002 in “PubMed” July 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international”
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November 2019 in “Applied sciences” Human hair provides more UV protection when aligned and at higher angles, but the scalp still gets UV exposure.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HIF-1A may aid hair growth, Backhousia citriodora improves skin, autologous cells stabilize hair loss, infrared thermography assesses alopecia, and a new treatment preserves hair.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma can regrow hair in lichen planopilaris.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” April 2019 in “Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials” Hair grows like a crystal at a solid-liquid interface without cell division.
4 citations
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November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
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January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Both platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects and good cost-benefit ratio.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal hair conditioners are a safe and effective alternative to synthetic ones for healthy, manageable hair.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal hair conditioners are a safe and effective alternative to synthetic ones for healthy, manageable hair.
181 citations
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January 2009 in “Nature Genetics” Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.
December 2025 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” The Waris Hairline Dot Technique is highly effective, natural-looking, and has minimal recovery issues.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from hair papilla cells and the Chinese medicine Liao Tuo Fang can potentially promote hair growth and could be used to develop hair growth drugs.
40 citations
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February 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”