26 citations
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October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” Curly hair in certain scalp areas can be an early sign of hair loss.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
16 citations
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August 1989 in “Human Reproduction” Hirsutism in females is caused by high male hormones or sensitive hair follicles.
13 citations
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair coloring increases copper and calcium uptake, damaging hair and reducing shine.
12 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Men with androgenetic alopecia have oilier and less hydrated scalps, especially in sensitive areas.
12 citations
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December 2016 in “PubMed” Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Use lower concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide to reduce steroid-induced scalp atrophy.
8 citations
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.
7 citations
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “The anatomical record” Dogs have varying numbers of touch-sensitive Merkel cells in different skin areas, with most in the oral mucosa and facial skin, unrelated to age, sex, breed, or color.
5 citations
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February 2016 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” The patient had a severe itchy rash and hair loss in the armpits.
5 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “PubMed” Biofibre hair implants are safe, well-tolerated, and provide immediate cosmetic improvement for hair loss.
3 citations
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May 2002 in “PubMed” The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
3 citations
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December 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Understanding facial anatomy and aesthetics is key for good functional and cosmetic outcomes after tumor removal surgery on the forehead and eyebrow.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Trichoscopy of the beard is useful for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men.
2 citations
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new type of hereditary hair loss in a Chinese family is linked to chromosome 2p25.1–2p23.2.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Recognizing specific scalp patterns can help diagnose hair loss linked to breast cancer spread.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Botox injections may be a safe and effective way to treat severe, itchy skin disease when other treatments fail.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair cell cloning could potentially rejuvenate shrinking hair follicles, allowing for lifelong hair maintenance.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial” Monilethrix causes brittle hair and hair loss, and it runs in families.
1 citations
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June 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair is a safe and effective option for hair transplants when scalp hair is limited.
December 2025 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Using both trichoscopy and folliscopy together improves hair loss diagnosis in men.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports” Hair transplants can trigger a rare scarring hair loss that is hard to treat.
April 2025 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist” Hirsutism is managed by assessing testosterone levels and using oral contraceptives, with ethical considerations on treatment access.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research” High serum fluoride levels may be linked to hair loss.
August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” DCPA commonly affects males' lower legs, showing follicular pustules and white areas.
October 2023 in “Cancers” Skin cancer in sun-exposed areas is more likely to come back.
January 2023 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood Education & Practice” Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.