16 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
Hair restoration surgeries are increasingly popular and effective for improving self-esteem and social interactions.
February 2019 in “Mintage journal of pharmaceutical and medical sciences” Erythrina variegata shows promise for treating health issues but needs more research for hair loss treatment.
70 citations
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July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
June 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Preventing hair graying may be possible by managing oxidative stress and activating melanocyte stem cells.
6 citations
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid helped hair growth in alopecia patient; more research needed.
February 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Researchers found potential new targets for treating melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, and identified a possible cause and treatment for male pattern baldness and eczema.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” Field bean supplementation improved mohair growth and kid growth in Angora goats but didn't prevent weight loss after giving birth.
2 citations
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August 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Frontal fibrosing alopecia significantly affects men, often causing hair loss in eyebrows, beard, and sideburns.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
March 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The testes significantly contribute to vitamin D metabolism and may affect male reproductive health and conditions like hair loss.
August 2023 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” A new method accurately measures three compounds in rat plasma from pine needle extracts, aiding future research on its use for hair loss.
23 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Stem cell therapy shows promise for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Anti-androgens help manage PCOS symptoms like excess hair and acne.
October 2020 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomarker Insights” Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
19 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Wspolczesna Onkologia-Contemporary Oncology” Scalp hypothermia can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss but is not suitable for all patients, and more research is needed to improve prevention methods.
November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
January 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The trial will test if YH0618 granule prevents hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
40 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FA2H is essential for normal fur and sebum production in mice.
Plum-blossom needle tapping with ginger juice rubbing may help prevent hair loss after bariatric surgery.
17 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific reports” Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
29 citations
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August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
108 citations
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November 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.