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January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Body hair can be used as an extra source of donor hair in hair restoration surgery for people with severe hair loss.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Iontophoresis greatly improves skin absorption of certain substances, especially in hairy mice.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Balding cells age faster due to stress, suggesting stress-targeting treatments for hair loss.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leptin may play a role in hair growth and hair follicle health.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Corticosteroids can reduce scarring in acne keloidalis by targeting specific cells.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Ruxolitinib cream may help treat severe hair loss in children.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman with hair loss condition experienced rare hair color return, suggesting it might help diagnose the condition.
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January 2025 in “RGUHS Journal of Ayush Sciences” Traditional Ayurvedic treatment improved hair loss in a young woman.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
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March 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help with various hair loss types, but more research is needed to find the best use method.
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January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
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February 2019 in “Case medical research” Using lasers to deliver minoxidil can potentially improve its effectiveness in treating male pattern hair loss.
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September 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Inclusive dermatology aims to provide personalized skin care for all by addressing diverse needs and disparities.
June 2024 in “Synthetic and systems biotechnology” A fragment of human type XVII collagen shows great potential for skin health and wound healing.
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January 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Growth hormone is important for regulating human hair growth.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, works better and has fewer side effects when put into tiny particles called transethosomes, especially those containing oleic acid.
March 2026 in “The American Journal of Managed Care” JAK inhibitors can help treat alopecia areata but have risks and high costs.
February 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new treatment using microneedles with black phosphorus and laser helps regrow hair effectively and safely.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil sulfate and pinacidil may promote hair growth through increased blood flow, not by activating potassium channels.
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September 2023 in “ACS Omega” 3D bioprinting is advancing rapidly, improving regenerative therapy and drug delivery.
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June 2025 in “Cell Reports” Clonally expanded CD8+ T cells cause alopecia areata.
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May 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Glycyrrhizic acid from sweet licorice can effectively remove hair without skin irritation.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Millet seed oil may help hair grow by activating certain cell growth signals.