August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
May 2026 in “Applied Sciences” Sprout extracts may improve skin and hair health.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin, hair, and nail health and regeneration.
A high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio may predict poor response to hair loss treatment.
February 2026 in “Advanced Sensor Research” Advanced technologies can improve understanding and monitoring of skin-brain interactions.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lifestyle changes and environmental strategies can help address declining testosterone levels.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosome therapy can safely and effectively restore color to gray hair.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Rb-bFGF improves hair transplant results and patient satisfaction with fewer complications.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” New treatments are needed for non-scarring alopecia due to current limitations.
April 2025 in “Diagnostics” Managing inflammation and using vitamins can improve PRP therapy for better hair growth.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” The hemp extract significantly increased hair regrowth in both men and women without any side effects.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” The growth factor cocktail significantly increased hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2021 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders are diagnosed through examination and history, with general care and some treatments offering improvement.
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November 2025 in “Aging Cell” EDA2R is a key gene linked to ageing and diseases, and targeting it may help treat conditions like hair loss and chronic diseases.
November 2025 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Low-dose minoxidil effectively enhances facial hair with minimal side effects.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Botulinum Neurotoxin-A can treat acne, oily skin, rosacea, hair loss, prevent scars, relieve nerve pain, reduce excessive sweating, and manage psoriasis, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
February 2022 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.
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September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.
April 2024 in “Dermatology reports” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth in male and female pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
January 2009 in “The Year book of dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss results from varying androgen sensitivity, causing fewer thick hairs and more thin hairs.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.
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June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss severity relates to increased miniaturization in female pattern hair loss.
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May 2001 in “PubMed” Different thicknesses of hair strands can indicate the severity of hair thinning.
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.