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Plasma rich in growth factors can minimize postsurgical follicle loss and promote hair regeneration in patients undergoing follicular unit extraction technique for hair loss

Plasma Rich in Growth Factors May Promote Hair Regeneration

PRGF-preserved follicular transfer units have higher bioactivity signals, improved perifollicular structure
For pediatric patients with alopecia areata

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Alopecia Areata Severity

Significant negative correlation with SALT score, number of patches, and disease duration
A cooling cap approved in 2015 for use in breast cancer patients has received expanded approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Expands Use of Cooling Cap to Cut Chemo-Related Hair Loss

Treatment now approved for patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors
For women with female pattern hair loss

Platelet-Rich Plasma Effective for Female Pattern Hair Loss

Significant improvement in hair volume and quality in PRP-injected sites, plus patient satisfaction
Scalp cooling devices may reduce chemotherapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer

Scalp Cooling Device May Help Reduce Chemo-Induced Alopecia

Findings in women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer
Close to 300 genetic regions tied to male pattern baldness have been identified

Nearly 300 Genetic Regions Linked to Male Pattern Baldness

Findings could provide targets for treatment
Patients with alopecia areata have significantly lower serum levels of zinc and selenium

Low Serum Zinc, Selenium May Be Risk Factors for Alopecia Areata

Patients with alopecia areata have significantly lower serum levels of zinc, selenium
Atopic dermatitis is associated with increased risk of alopecia areata and vitiligo

Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Risk of Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo

In large study of U.S. women, AD linked to increased risks of alopecia areata and vitiligo
Younger patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia have increased oxidative stress

Oxidative Stress Tied to Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia

Authors say topical or systemic antioxidants may be a promising treatment
Cooling the scalp with a specialized cap during chemotherapy sessions could help breast cancer patients avoid treatment-related hair loss

SABCS: Scalp-Cooling System Can Reduce Chemo-Related Hair Loss

Devices reduce blood flow to hair follicles during chemotherapy treatments