November 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Light-based therapies show promise as safe treatments for hair loss.
June 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Low level laser therapy is effective and safe for various skin and hair conditions.
22 citations
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
Different treatments change the strength and flexibility of human hair.
5 citations
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October 2007 in “PubMed” Amino acids in conditioners improve hair strength, hydration, and color retention.
35 citations
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February 2006 in “Textile Research Journal” Enzymes xylanase and pectinase clean wool and specialty hair fibers effectively without damage, offering an eco-friendly alternative to soap and hot water.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Using laccase to add poly(tyrosine) to wool makes it less likely to shrink and stronger.
16 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” 2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improves hair waving permanence without damage.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal hair conditioner with Aloe vera and flaxseed effectively conditions and repairs hair.
April 2024 in “Current research in nutrition and food science” Taking an amino acid supplement improved skin, hair, and nail health in women.
49 citations
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November 2021 in “Annual review of pathology” Lysophospholipids like LPA and S1P are important for hair growth, immune responses, and vascular development, and could be targeted for treating diseases.
April 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” APA is a promising new compound for repairing damaged hair, outperforming Olaplex® in strength and elasticity.
Lysine carboxymethyl cysteinate (LCC) protects skin from UVB damage by activating autophagy.
9 citations
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September 2010 in “Dermatologic therapy” Combining cetirizine and topical steroids can effectively manage severe lichen planus pilaris.
23 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
25 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser and light treatments can effectively remove hair long-term.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
1 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” The modified oriental prescriptions help hair growth and melanin production without irritating the skin.
4 citations
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December 2018 in “Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering” A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.
16 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral retinoids may help some patients with hard-to-treat lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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July 2012 in “PubMed” Ceramide-rich liposomes can effectively repair and strengthen damaged hair.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
Poly-L-lactic acid injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
29 citations
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March 2016 in “Dermatologic therapy” Platelet-rich plasma may successfully treat lichen planopillaris, as shown by one patient's symptom regression.
January 2016 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Acitretin effectively treats severe hypertrophic lichen planus.
38 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Lygodii Spora extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Glycyrrhizic acid from sweet licorice can effectively remove hair without skin irritation.
May 2024 in “Reactions weekly”
September 2025 in “Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA” Chemical hair straighteners can severely damage hair and scalp with repeated use.