2 citations
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June 2001 in “Medical Electron Microscopy” Trichilemmal cysts may form from hair follicle outer root sheath growth.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.
144 citations
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May 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Special cells can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
26 citations
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October 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” L-Carnitine-L-tartrate may help hair grow and prevent hair loss.
27 citations
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February 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some children and young adults with eyebrow and eyelash hair loss actually have a hair-pulling disorder, often with related psychological issues.
July 2025 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing alopecia areata by identifying specific hair features.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
8 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A spermidine-based supplement may help hair grow longer by keeping it in the growth phase.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The hCG diet and testosterone therapy can cause hair loss in some people.
GFC injections significantly improved hair growth and quality with minimal side effects.
14 citations
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December 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Low TRPS1 expression in skin and hair cells is linked to hair problems in Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
August 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TAGX-0003 protected hair follicles and reversed alopecia areata in a mouse model.
June 2026 in “Research Square” THBS4 helps hair grow by activating hair follicle stem cells.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” A rare family case of multiple benign hair follicle tumors was identified, highlighting the need to distinguish them from similar conditions.
January 2019 in “Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology” Combining laser light therapy and growth factor treatment improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
7 citations
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August 2021 in “Heliyon” Phyllotex™ extract was found to significantly promote hair growth and protect against hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
April 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Detachable microneedles with chitin derivatives effectively promote hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia without toxicity.
January 2026 in “Research” New technologies show promise for safer, more effective hair loss treatments.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Tianeptine may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing cell death.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
17 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Plant-based treatments can effectively and safely treat hair loss.
20 citations
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July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Growth factor concentrate therapy helps manage hair loss.
September 2024 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Prescription tablets treat hirsutism, while over-the-counter foams treat hypertrichosis.