March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss without scarring is more common than permanent hair loss with scarring, and is often due to genetic factors.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated total body hair loss in one patient.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss with good tolerance.
September 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Omics techniques are needed to understand the scalp microbiome's role in alopecia areata for new treatments.
March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Standard intralesional corticosteroids are the best treatment for patchy alopecia areata.
January 2020 in “Jornal Vascular Brasileiro” Anticoagulant therapy may cause hair loss, especially in women, and stopping the medication can lead to hair regrowth.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Clinical Research” Mexican medicinal plants are used to treat hair loss.
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.
September 2017 in “Current stem cell research & therapy” Mesenchymal stem cells from fat tissue may effectively treat hair loss and help regrow hair.
August 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03%) is widely used in dermatology but the document doesn't give detailed evidence or numbers.
February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
January 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair care products with placental growth factor can improve hair thickness and density in postpartum hair loss.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp psoriasis features reversible hair loss and specific immune activation, with no significant hair follicle damage.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair restoration greatly improved George's confidence and self-identity.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Scalp tools, tracking progress, targeting scalp inflammation, and avoiding certain hair treatments can improve female hair loss treatment.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
Botulinum toxin-A may increase hair growth and reduce hair loss in men with baldness, and injecting near blood vessels can improve pain relief and last longer.
September 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Effective treatments for scalp psoriasis include glucocorticosteroids, Vitamin D3 analogs, and combination therapies like calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis significantly lowers quality of life, especially in young people, women, and those with higher education.
April 2005 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences” Fluconazole-loaded hair gel may offer a longer-lasting dandruff treatment.
July 2002 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Hair loss can be treated with medications like finasteride and surgical methods like hair transplants.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Gradual improvements in hair restoration techniques are safer and more effective than drastic changes.
November 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Thousand-graft hair transplants offer better coverage and look more natural but have concerns about graft survival and cosmetic risks.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
April 1981 in “Postgraduate Medicine” In 1981, the punch graft technique was the main method for hair transplantation, and medical treatments for baldness were not very effective.
November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.