October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
50 citations
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December 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” Wound dressing absorbs fluid, regenerates hair follicles, and heals skin burns.
24 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
December 2015 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” Buffaloes in Basrah, Iraq, often lack minerals like zinc and copper, leading to health issues.
December 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Chronic Acrodermatitis Enteropathica can persist into adulthood and requires careful zinc treatment.
June 2026 in “Quality in Sport” Premature hair graying has many causes, but no cure yet.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
2 citations
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February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, environment, and possibly improved by anti-MIF therapy, with many patients experiencing regrowth within a year.
January 2017 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eating a balanced diet with vitamins, micronutrients, and antioxidants is important for hair health and can help with hair loss.
195 citations
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
178 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
151 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
95 citations
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February 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Nutraceuticals may improve skin health and protect against aging, but more research is needed on their optimal use and possible health risks.
77 citations
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June 2007 in “PLoS ONE” Birds can regenerate inner ear cells using specific gene pathways, unlike mammals.
70 citations
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
39 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
37 citations
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.
27 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Annurca apple supplement safely increases hair growth and keratin in humans.
26 citations
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October 2014 in “Andrologia” Infertile men are more likely to produce sperm with abnormal chromosome numbers, which can affect pregnancy success and embryo health.
21 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
19 citations
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August 2023 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Blocking CXXC5 speeds up diabetic wound healing by improving blood vessel growth and skin repair.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Lepidium sativum seed extracts helped reduce inflammation and improve insulin response in obese rats on a high-fat diet.
11 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” NFIC helps rat dental cells grow and turn into bone-like cells.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “American Journal of Translational Research” Gut bacteria affect female reproductive health and may help diagnose and treat related diseases.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” The composite speeds up skin healing and is safe for use in wound dressings.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.