December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
January 2013 in “Anthropology” Untreated androgenetic alopecia leads to progressive hair loss in men.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin improves cancer treatment effectiveness and reduces side effects like heart damage and hair loss.
May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
January 1983 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss affects self-esteem; patients seek effective, low side-effect treatments.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
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February 1982 in “Cell and Tissue Research” November 2025 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Human hair waste can be valuable in engineering and materials due to its unique properties.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 12 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Botanical extracts can protect and repair bleached hair.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Almost 40% of women aged 20-70 in Isfahan had hair loss, with it being more severe in those with low ferritin levels.
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January 2023 in “Mycopathologia” A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 189 citations
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July 2000 in “American Journal of Botany” Arabidopsis thaliana root hairs efficiently acquire phosphorus in low-phosphorus conditions.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Testing and Evaluation” Adding human hair to sand improves its strength when dry and maintains strength when wet.
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October 2017 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Hair follicle keratin may have been used in tooth enamel evolution.
September 2025 in “PeerJ” FCER1A and RGS1 may help diagnose and treat systemic lupus erythematosus.
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May 2006 in “Agricultural Sciences in China” A phosphorus-buffered solution successfully grew long root hairs in plants like corn and wheat, but not in onions.
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June 2023 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Human hair proteins can help blood clot when mixed in equal parts.
January 2026 in “Microchemical Journal” A new method accurately detects minoxidil in hair lotions, revealing discrepancies in labeled content.
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July 2000 in “American Journal of Botany” Root hairs help Arabidopsis plants absorb more phosphorus when it's scarce.
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January 2012 in “The Keio Journal of Medicine” Anti-angiogenic therapy can help treat cancer but may cause resistance and side effects, so alternative methods are being explored.
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February 2018 in “CB/Current biology” ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
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March 2003 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” Sodium chloride slows root hair growth by altering calcium levels, not pH.
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September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.