January 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A manual blood cell counter was effectively used to count hair follicles during surgery, being user-friendly and cost-effective but limited by a three-digit display.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Dutasteride helps increase hair density in patients with female-pattern hair loss by activating a new growth mechanism.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” VEGF and microvessel density are closely linked and peak during specific hair growth phases in cashmere goats.
6 citations
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June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Molecules” Tectoridin helps human hair cells grow and makes mouse hair longer, suggesting it could treat hair loss.
88 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Versican, a protein, is less present in thinning hair follicles and this decrease might contribute to common hair loss in men.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” RCM and dermoscopy help identify different types of hair loss in children.
21 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A new method can better diagnose eruptive vellus hair cysts.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The pull test and wash test are cheap, easy methods to diagnose hair loss.
21 citations
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January 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy significantly increases hair density in adults with hair loss, with low-frequency treatment being more effective.
11 citations
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January 1990 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Minoxidil does not specifically target any hair follicle cells.
Neuropeptides affect hair growth and could be used to control it.
25 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” New treatments for alopecia areata may target specific immune cells and pathways involved in hair loss.
September 2025 in “Acta Medica International” The triple wavelength laser is effective, safe, and well-tolerated for hair reduction in Indian women.
3 citations
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June 2005 in “Ophthalmology Clinics of North America” Follicular unit transplantation treats hair loss and restores eyebrows with short recovery and natural results.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Polygonum multiflorum root nanovesicles may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Older East and Southeast Asian men need less hair density for hair restoration satisfaction, and natural hairline features should guide surgery plans.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The microstrip technique for hair transplantation is effective and discreet for patients needing fewer than 1500 grafts.
July 2002 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser and Eflornithine are more effective for hair removal than traditional methods.
2 citations
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
9 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different areas of the scalp have varying hair thickness, useful for different types of hair transplant needs.
January 2008 in “EMC - Cosmetologia Medica e Medicina degli Inestetismi Cutanei” New techniques and treatments can effectively and safely increase hair density for everyone.
17 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The QR 678 hair growth treatment was safe and effective for hair regrowth in men and women.
25 citations
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May 2011 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonhead hair transplantation is effective for patients with limited head donor hair, but more research is needed.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair enzyme activity predicts minoxidil success in Brazilian women with hair loss.
February 2006 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” A 45-year-old woman experienced excessive hair shedding beyond the normal range.
30 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.
54 citations
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January 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Scarring alopecia affects different hair follicle stem cells than nonscarring alopecia, and the infundibular region could be a new treatment target.