59 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.
October 2014 in “Cancer Research” A new topical treatment may prevent hair loss from cancer therapy by adjusting cell death processes in hair follicles.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Caffeic acid protects human scalp cells from UV damage.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” Using stem cell-enriched fat injections before hair transplant surgery can result in less hair loss and thicker hair.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants damage hair, but sealing the cuticle can prevent this.
March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Immortalized hair follicle cells could be useful for regenerative medicine and treating inflammation and oxidative stress.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
December 2020 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” Rumex japonicas Houttuyn ethanol extract helps increase hair growth and protect against hair damage.
July 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Intermittent compression therapy is safe and doesn't harm tissue.
73 citations
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
12 citations
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September 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
August 2024 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” Cedrol from ginger can promote hair growth when taken orally.
January 2024 in “Biomedicines” Using stem cells from hair follicles to treat female hair loss is safe and effective after six months.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Naringin may help treat atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and improving the skin barrier.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Men with androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, often have abnormal blood flow in their small blood vessels, which might be linked to inflammation and stress.
41 citations
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July 2016 in “Radiation Research” Radiation damages salivary glands by harming blood vessels, but antioxidants might help protect them.
34 citations
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November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
April 2024 in “Biomolecules” Exosomal miRNAs from stem cells can help improve skin health and delay aging.
January 2026 in “Advanced Science” Increasing XIAP and DDRGK1 can help prevent hearing loss from loud noise.
20 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-1 receptor absence in mice leads to skin cysts and changes in immune response after UVB exposure.
March 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” IL-33 is linked to hair follicle damage in psoriasis and could be a treatment target for hair loss in this condition.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain cells outside the hair follicle's bulge area can quickly regenerate damaged hair follicles, potentially helping to reduce hair loss from cancer treatments.
18 citations
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October 2023 in “Nature Communications” Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Higher fluence in hair removal damages hair follicles more, while lower fluence mimics natural hair regression, with long-term IPL treatments effectively reducing hair.
25 citations
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November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.