2 citations
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July 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” A woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia experienced unusual hair growth after using a specific topical lotion.
January 2024 in “Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine” New findings may help diagnose and understand scarring alopecia better.
1 citations
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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” The conclusion suggests that early signs of hidradenitis suppurativa may start in the hair follicle, with genetic and immune factors playing a role, highlighting the need for more research on the hair follicle's immune system.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Traumatic panniculitis can cause increased hair growth in affected areas.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ALRN-6924 may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
3 citations
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June 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Male pattern hair loss affects up to 80% of men due to genetics and hormone sensitivity.
Facial hair is crucial for gender affirmation, but many face financial barriers to achieving desired results.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology”
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March 2023 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske lægeforening” Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition causing a bumpy texture, sometimes linked to other diseases, with various treatments available.
January 2024 in “Medycyna Weterynaryjna” Horse breed significantly affects skin and hair thickness.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Better diagnostic and treatment strategies are needed for acne keloidalis nuchae, especially in high-risk groups.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can cause temporary, painful lymph node swelling in some patients.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” IL-15 promotes hair growth and protects hair follicles.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
94 citations
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July 1991 in “Clinical endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
89 citations
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
January 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The hair erector muscle is involved in various skin conditions and disorders.
Acne keloidalis nuchae causes scarring on the scalp, mainly in African American males, and early treatment is important to prevent lasting damage.
26 citations
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
48 citations
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July 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.
December 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hair bands are a new symptom of facio-genito-popliteal syndrome.
April 2024 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Beard restoration is important for creating masculine looks and using beard hair can increase scalp hair coverage.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” A woman developed a hair disorder after a bone marrow transplant, which improved with treatment.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” EPR spectroscopy showed that spontaneous hair growth results in thicker skin and less pigmented hair than depilation-induced growth.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” rwSALT provides precise hair regrowth measurement from scalp photos.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The combined treatment helped prevent hair loss and promoted full hair regrowth in breast cancer patients after chemotherapy.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.