15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Maturitas” Menopause can cause hair loss in women due to hormonal changes, affecting their well-being and quality of life.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Oral spironolactone effectively promotes hair growth in premenopausal women but may cause irregular menstruation.
September 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Finasteride and dutasteride can improve hair loss in women, but more research is needed.
Advancements in diagnostics, treatments, and technology have improved hair loss detection and restoration, with some types being reversible.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GRK2 is essential for healthy hair follicle function, and its absence can lead to hair loss and cysts.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
Oral spironolactone may be effective for female pattern hair loss with a low rate of side effects.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.
114 citations
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
5 citations
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November 2008 in “Advances in Dermatology” The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.
3 citations
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Pioglitazone use was linked to hair regrowth in a patient with permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia.
Perilla seed extract may help prevent hair loss better than some standard treatments.
170 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt ligands are crucial for hair growth and repair.
31 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
30 citations
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
23 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Baicalin helps hair growth by activating specific cell signals and pathways.
23 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride helps hair growth by decreasing cell death in hair follicles.
10 citations
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June 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” The microenvironment, especially mechanical forces, plays a crucial role in hair growth and could lead to new treatments for hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Male hair loss is caused by inactive hair follicle stem cells.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “eLife” TLR2 is important for hair growth and can be targeted to treat hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” A new hair restoration technology was found to effectively increase hair thickness, density, and growth, while reducing hair loss and improving scalp health, with no side effects.
January 2025 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” 2′‐Fucosyllactose reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in mice.
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Too much β-catenin activity can mess up the development of mammary glands and make them more like hair follicles.