September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
February 2024 in “World journal of clinical cases” A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
August 2020 in “Nigerian journal of paediatrics” A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
January 2007 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” Biotae Orientalis extracts may help treat hair loss.
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January 2002 in “Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis” Smoking reduces antioxidants and causes DNA damage in hair follicles.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” The gene GJA1 is important for regulating coarse hair density in goats.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Candida auris uses the immune response to colonize hair follicles.
Restolin Hair Supplement may help hair growth but lacks FDA approval and clinical trial evidence.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's cyclic Cushing syndrome was caused by a tumor in her adrenal gland that produced ACTH.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Centella asiatica with growth factors improves hair and scalp health.
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” Cyclosporine-A can cause excessive hair growth, which usually stops after discontinuing the drug.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
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May 2019 in “Heliyon” Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
7 citations
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April 2014 in “Cell biology international” Melatonin treatment helps improve skin health in postmenopausal rats.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “BMC Medical Genetics” The EDAR gene mutation leads to thinner and more deformed hair shafts.
March 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” Angelica sinensis helps repair and regenerate the thymus in mice.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
29 citations
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
4 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of renal nutrition” Dialysis patients benefit from water-soluble vitamins but need careful management to avoid risks.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
January 2004 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” The new method for making finasteride is cheaper and gives a higher yield.
March 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Immune changes and specific genes contribute to male hair loss.
42 citations
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December 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.
2 citations
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February 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hepatitis C and alcohol abuse may lead to porphyria cutanea tarda.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Cell Biology International” Hair follicle stem cells are better than dental pulp stem cells at becoming insulin-producing cells, useful for diabetes therapy.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Heliyon” Hair follicle stem cells can become melanocytes to help treat skin depigmentation.