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December 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” Small molecule IM boosts hair growth by changing stem cell metabolism.
42 citations
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
7 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Premature hair graying is caused by genetics, stress, and lifestyle, and affects mental health.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A rare genetic mutation caused severe symptoms in a 6-year-old girl with mandibuloacral dysplasia type A.
21 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair graying is caused by damage and cell depletion but might be temporarily reversible with drugs and hormones.
26 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair graying may be caused by stem cell depletion from stress or melanocyte damage.
9 citations
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Extracellular vesicles can both worsen and help treat age-related diseases and are useful for early diagnosis.
7 citations
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March 2025 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” Imbalanced redox dynamics cause skin aging by damaging fibroblasts and stem cells.
January 2025 in “Stem Cells International” Epigenetic changes in skin cells contribute to aging, but targeting these changes may offer new antiaging treatments.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
89 citations
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Moderate exercise improves skin health, but intense exercise without protection can harm it.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
19 citations
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July 2018 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” Eating less can slow aging and help keep stem cells healthy by cleaning out damaged cell parts.
GLP-1 receptor agonists can cause skin and hair issues due to rapid weight loss, but these can be managed with proper care and treatments.
152 citations
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
24 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining normal hair growth.
22 citations
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February 2010 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
8 citations
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May 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Finasteride and dutasteride can cause severe, lasting side effects.
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June 2021 in “Cureus” Minoxidil can cause severe body swelling and fluid buildup, which improves after stopping the drug and using diuretics.
7 citations
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May 1978 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A 36-year-old man had unusual skin lesions on his face without hair loss.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” Surgical removal of eyelid mass showed it was non-cancerous, with no recurrence after one year.
4 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A man developed a rare cancer on his scalp after a hair transplant possibly due to sun damage, laser effects, and inflammation.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Cureus” Pilomatricomas should be considered to avoid misdiagnosis in children with unusual skin tumors.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.