Many hair loss myths lack strong evidence, but some treatments are proven to work.
April 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” Using cosmetics made elderly people feel more comfortable and attractive.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
January 2017 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” People in Vilnius often buy hair care products outside pharmacies and lack knowledge about ecological products and their benefits.
August 2016 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” The program improved scalp health and promoted hair growth.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
June 2015 in “한국화장품미용학회지” AT-Grow, a natural product, might help with a common type of hair loss by reducing DHT levels.
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
Nourkrin effectively promotes hair growth and is well-tolerated without side effects.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
February 2014 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” Natural extracts like peppermint and rosemary oils are effective for hair growth and scalp health.
November 2013 in “Tampere University Institutional Repository (Tampere University)” Tudor-SN is important for immune cells, and polyamines can promote hair growth.
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful techniques, proper patient selection, and management strategies are crucial to minimize complications in facial plastic surgery.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. James Harris successfully incorporated Follicular Unit Extraction into his hair restoration practice, offering more surgical options and achieving natural results with the help of a team approach.
May 2013 in “International journal of innovative research and development” The document concludes that understanding hair's chemical makeup is key to creating effective hair growth products that also improve social confidence.
March 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Follicular unit transplantation, a hair restoration technique using small hair grafts, was pioneered by Bob Limmer in the late 1980s and is still widely used today with minor improvements.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair relaxers are linked to reduced cystine levels and potential hair damage.
June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
November 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” The document concludes that Borrelia afzelii causes a skin condition in France, a gene is linked to hair loss in Caucasian women, and various genetic mutations affect skin diseases.
February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker acknowledges the progress in hair restoration surgery and the shift towards natural results, stressing the need for patient education and future advancements.
January 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration faces challenges in achieving natural results and needs more research.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Walter P. Unger suggests that copying a person's natural hair direction and angle during transplants leads to a more natural and fuller appearance.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Better understanding of hair patterns and advanced techniques are crucial for improving hair restoration and removal outcomes.
August 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.
October 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting and implanting hair follicles can create finer, more natural-looking hairlines, with about half of the implanted hairs growing back.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. George A. Farber recommends using follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration because it gives a more natural look and has fewer problems compared to the older miniflap technique.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
January 1997 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Single hair follicle transplantation is best for restoring eyelashes, eyebrows, and pubic hair, with attention to natural hair direction, thickness, and design.