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Does Melatonin Talk to Hair Follicle Stem Cells?
Does melatonin do more than help us sleep? Hair follicles produce their own melatonin, yet scientists are only beginning to understand why. A fascinating new laboratory study suggests melatonin may influence the stem cells responsible for growing new hair, adding another piece to the complex puzzle of androgenetic alopecia.
Gwen Adey
Jul 243 min read


Damp scalp application of topical dutasteride more effective than dry scalp?
A new study published online ahead of print has reported that applying a liposomal dutasteride formulation to damp scalp skin resulted in more dutasteride in the hair follicles than with application to dry skin.
Gwen Adey
Jun 212 min read


Could Hayfever Be Linked To Hair Loss? New Research Explores The Connection
Could hayfever and hair loss be connected? A large 2026 study explored possible links between allergic inflammation, antihistamines and androgenetic alopecia — raising new questions about histamine, prostaglandins and hair follicle biology.
Gwen Adey
May 174 min read


Instant Long Hair Transplants? The Rise of Long Hair FUE
Could hair transplants eventually be performed without the obvious shaved-head recovery phase? A new experimental technique called Long Hair FUE aims to reduce visible downtime and preserve immediate cosmetic improvement after surgery.
Gwen Adey
May 174 min read


Why PRP Is About Much More Than Platelet Count
New research suggests PRP is far more complex than platelet count alone, with patient biology and inflammation also influencing outcomes.
Gwen Adey
May 144 min read


Scalp Changes in Androgenetic Alopecia: What Does Ultrasound Reveal?
A 2024 ultrasound study found measurable scalp tissue changes beneath the surface in androgenetic alopecia.
Gwen Adey
May 63 min read
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