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September 2008 in “Genes & Development” Wnt signaling is vital for cell growth, development, and cancer research.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The food supplement with L-cystine, Serenoa repens extract, and biotin safely reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in men and women.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Carcinosin, a homeopathic remedy, helped a young girl with alopecia areata regrow hair and reduce psychological symptoms.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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October 2011 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” Doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto cause genetic changes in fruit flies.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
January 2022 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition needing targeted treatments beyond symptom management.
PRP therapy can regrow 30%-40% of lost hair in 3 months without side effects.
January 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” hiPSCs can help regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss.
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September 2015 in “Dermatology” Certain leukemia drugs can cause severe skin reactions that may require stopping treatment.
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
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May 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.
80 citations
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March 2008 in “Contact Dermatitis” Nearly half of the French individuals surveyed reported having a sensitive scalp, more common in women, often linked to hair loss and symptoms like itching, and triggered by factors including shampoos and pollution.
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May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Negative pressure wound therapy is effective for skin grafts in cats.
20 citations
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January 2016 in “Intractable & Rare Diseases Research” Combination therapy, especially with finasteride, is effective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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September 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Getting a hyaluronic acid filler can sometimes cause temporary hair loss due to pressure on an artery, not blockage.
9 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are middle-aged women, often have thyroid disease, and some treatments can help stabilize the condition.
9 citations
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January 1974 in “Leprosy Review” Punch grafting is useful for restoring hair to the inner eyebrow area after certain surgeries.
9 citations
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January 1995 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” New suturing technique with wider intervals and shallow stitches helps prevent scalp scars and promotes hair growth.
6 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Most women felt positive after stopping oral contraceptive pills despite some side effects.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Fat tissue transplant may be an effective new treatment for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss from folliculitis decalvans.
4 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The scalp care solution with Timosaponin B-II improved scalp hydration, reduced dandruff, and helped prevent hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology” A woman lost her hair after taking acyclovir, but it grew back when she stopped the medication.
3 citations
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February 1990 in “Contact Dermatitis” Contact dermatitis may speed up hair loss in some cases.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation” IVIg treatment improved symptoms but caused permanent dark hair loss.