10 citations
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August 2021 in “EMBO Reports” The Bcl-2 protein is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells working and preventing hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for maintaining hair follicle stem cells and preventing hair loss.
October 2018 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats is crucial for maintaining healthy hair and preventing hair loss.
December 2014 in “Sociedad (University of Buenos Aires)” A hair loss supplement with green tea caused liver damage in three people.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Claudin-1 and Claudin-3 are crucial for keeping hair follicle structure and preventing a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
26 citations
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August 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” PBX1 helps hair stem cells grow and change by turning on certain cell signals and preventing cell death, which may be useful for hair regrowth treatments.
December 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
41 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Combining hair transplantation with PRP is more effective for treating hair loss than hair transplantation alone.
January 2023 in “Odisha Journal of Psychiatry” Thorough patient interviews are crucial to identify self-inflicted hair loss.
May 2021 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” An 11-year-old girl with Kawasaki disease experienced hair loss that improved after treatment.
12 citations
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December 1987 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Vitamin E in the diet might help protect against hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in rabbits.
Perilla seed extract may help prevent hair loss better than some standard treatments.
14 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
1 citations
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May 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Female-pattern hair loss may involve an autoimmune-like process, suggesting new treatment options.
February 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Natural remedies like certain plants can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
20 citations
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June 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” A woman lost most of her hair due to an allergic reaction to a hair dye ingredient.
4 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
26 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Hair loss can occur when stomach cancer spreads to the scalp.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
June 2026 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Early, tailored assessment and treatment are crucial for adolescent hair loss, with promising new diagnostic and treatment options.
Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.
January 2005 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” The FDA struggles to regulate hair loss supplements due to a law allowing unproven claims.
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of molecular medicine” FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
January 2025 in “Universitätsbibliothek Stuttgart” Multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing hair loss treatments and regrowth products.
June 2024 in “International journal of scholarly research in biology and pharmacy” Most students believe rosemary oil, peppermint oil, amla oil, and saw palmetto can help with hair loss.
Activating certain hair follicle cells could prevent hair loss from cancer treatments.
20 citations
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October 2017 in “Stem Cell Reports” Alkaline Ceramidase 1 prevents early hair loss in mice by keeping hair follicle stem cells balanced.