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Tag: hair loss
New Study Shows Shortages of Hair Loss Drug in DMV Pharmacies
In August 2022, a New York Times article highlighted an off-label use of a drug that remedies a type of hair loss. The subsequent media attention led to a surge in interest in the drug known as Minoxidil. Researchers at the George Washington University surveyed pharmacies in the Washington, Maryland and Virginia metro area and found shortages in thirty day supplies of the drug.
Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Functions of Muscle Surrounding Hair Follicles That Cause Hair Regression
MEDIA ADVISORY UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 11:00AM ET, MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023 Paper Title: Progenitor-derived endothelin controls dermal sheath contraction for hair follicle regression Journal: Nature Cell Biology (January 30, 2023) Authors: Michael Rendl, MD, Professor of Cell, Developmental and Regenerative Biology,…
Finding the right treatment for hereditary hair loss
Hereditary hair loss is the most common form of hair loss in both men and women, affecting millions of people worldwide. For many people, this condition can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Early diagnosis and treatment by a…
MDCU’s Research on Low-Level Laser Therapy to End Hereditary Hair Loss with Promised Results in Six Months
A world-renowned hair loss expert from Chula has discovered that low-level laser treatment can stimulate hair follicles and hair growth. Guaranteed by a world-class award, this treatment for thinning hair and hair loss can deliver results in 24 weeks.
Chula Develops a Proven Formula to Combat Hair Loss and Baldness from Mangrove Trees
Chula’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science has developed its very own “Mangrove–Tree (Samae–Talay) extract treatment for hair loss and baldness problem” which received the Innovation Award 2021 in Chemical Science and Pharmacy (Very Good Level) from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), and is expected to hit the market this year.
NYC Board-Certified Dermatologist: Minority Communities Impacted by COVID-19 Experienced Surge in Temporary Hair Loss
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all of us, the extreme emotional stress brought on by lost jobs, loneliness from sheltering-in-place, and death of loved ones has disproportionately affected minority communities heavily impacted by COVID-19. New…
Pandemic Stress Triggers Skin, Hair Problems
While many felt stressed out from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, others are just now experiencing a delayed physical response to living with stress: hair loss.
Hair Loss Drug Spironolactone May Be Safe for Use in Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers at the George Washington University have found that the hair loss drug spironolactone is not associated with increased risk of female breast cancer recurrence and may be safe to treat female pattern hair loss in breast cancer survivors. Their findings are published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Seven Hackensack Meridian Health Cancer Treatment Centers Now Offering Innovative Scalp Cooling Treatment to Prevent Hair Loss from Chemotherapy
Hair loss during chemotherapy — also called chemotherapy-induced alopecia — is a common side effect that can have a negative emotional and psychological impact, resulting in depression, stress, loss of self-esteem and loss of privacy. Fear of hair loss can also cause some patients to reject chemotherapy treatment. The Paxman Scalp Cooling System can help.
HOW TO PREVENT HAIR DAMAGE FROM A WEAVE OR EXTENSIONS
For many women, wearing a weave or extensions is a great way to switch up their hairstyle, adding length, volume and even color. However, while these hairstyles offer a range of possibilities, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say wearing them can damage your natural hair and even cause hair loss if proper precautions and care are not taken.
Using 3D-Printing to Stop Hair Loss
In a new study, aimed at using stem cells for hair growth, Columbia researchers have created a way to grow human hair in a dish, which could open up hair restoration surgery to more people, including women, and improve the…