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Filter by:Many people suffer from alopecia, which is caused by hereditary factors, emotional stress, and psychiatric disorders. There are devastating physical and psychological consequences as a result. Exosomes are isolated from donated human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells and purified using specific processing. Exosomes are unique in that they are derived from stem cells and contain a wide range of growth factors. The latest generation of natural products for treating hair loss is exosomes.
Background: Alopecia is the loss of hair or lack of hair growth. It is often related to an immune disorder that disrupts the growth of hair. Hair loss can affect a person s physical and mental health. The causes of alopecia are not well understood. This natural history study will examine causes of alopecia so better treatments can be developed. Objective: To learn why some people have alopecia. This study will look at factors related to genes, the immune system, and the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live on the skin. Eligibility: People aged 2 years and older with immune-mediated alopecia that affects 50% of their scalp hair. Design: Participants will have at least 1 visit to the clinic. Some will have follow-up visits once a year for up to 5 years. Each visit will last 2 to 4 hours. Participants will have a physical exam. They will have blood drawn from a vein. They will answer questions about the medications they take, their allergies, and their family history. Photographs of their skin and scalp will be taken. Soft cotton swabs will be rubbed on their skin to pick up organisms that live there. Two pieces of skin from the scalp will be cut away. The pieces will be no more than a quarter of an inch in size. The area will first be numbed with an injectable anesthetic. The wound will be closed with stitches or gel foam. The biopsy is optional in children younger than 12. Participants will take a questionnaire about how hair loss affects their quality of life.
The purpose of this prospective study is to assess the ability of AMMA to prevent hair loss in women receiving chemotherapy (CT) for early-stage breast cancer. Additionally, the purpose is also to assess the safety, tolerability and compliance, quality of life, and satisfaction with hair preservation after CT treatment.
Eligible patients will be recruited prior to initiation of chemotherapy for any stage breast or gynecologic cancer. Patients will undergo training in the use of the AMMA Portable Scalp Cooling System and will use the device during each of their chemotherapy treatments. Quality of life and experience of use questionnaires will be completed. Scalp photos and an assessment of hair loss will be preformed at enrollment and at the end of study participation.
The objective of this study is to evaluate an improvement of scalp health after the use of an investigational off-label WaterPik and brush device aimed to massage and cleanse the scalp.
To assess Banana flower extract supplement on hair and body health care
This is a comparative retrospective study of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injections and injections with commercial products advertised to promote hair regrowth for patients with androgenetic alopecia.
To assess TCI999 on hair and body health care
The purpose of this research is to test the effects of an herbal combination formulation on hair growth in women with self-perceived hair loss.The information from this study may help to better understand how certain herbal supplements can affect hair growth. This may lead to better understanding of the hair, hair loss and help develop naturally-based treatment regimens in the future.
According to the American Hair Loss Association, by the age of 35, two-thirds of American men will have some degree of appreciable hair loss, and by the age of 50, approximately 50 to 85% of men will have significant hair thinning. Hair is an essential aspect of human appearance and can have a significant impact on a person's self-esteem, mood and quality of life. Unfortunately, current treatment options can be costly, tedious or painful. They are also associated with numerous side effects. Here, the investigators aimed at evaluating the effect of a new food supplement on hair condition in young men suffering from hair loss. A second goal was to determine tolerability.