1 citations
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January 2009 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Chemotherapy caused nail grooves and separation, but they healed after treatment stopped.
101 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Reduced matriptase activity causes skin and hair issues in both humans and mice.
22 citations
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September 2008 in “Brain & development” Biotin supplements increased biotin levels but did not significantly prevent hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
11 citations
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December 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The condition is linked to chromosome 12, but no mutations were found in the known genes.
6 citations
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Thyroid disease can cause skin and hair changes, treatable with levothyroxine.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” Using natural sources as hair conditioners can help restore shine and softness to damaged hair.
2 citations
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October 2007 in “PubMed” Topical scalp treatments could potentially reduce hair extraction.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair-coating shampoos dye better initially, but hair-oxidation shampoos keep color longer and may damage hair more.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector” Adding human and horse hair fibers to concrete can increase its strength.
May 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Topical and oral minoxidil are the best treatments for monilethrix.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair evaluation is crucial for early diagnosis and management of ARCI, as hair loss often indicates severity.
June 2024 in “jurnal ABDIMAS Indonesia” Vitamin D education and supplementation improve hair health in the elderly.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Honey mixture improved damaged Asian hair, making it stronger, softer, and shinier.
September 2021 in “LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies” The keratin-based cream effectively repaired and improved damaged hair.
April 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Baby and adult skin cells are different, with baby cells having more active pathways that could help grow new hair follicles.
April 2012 in “Neuropediatrics” Trichothiodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder causing hair issues and sometimes linked to DNA repair defects.
Certain chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss.
November 2022 in “Cureus” New biomaterial treatments for baldness show promise, with options depending on patient needs.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A baby's toe was severely damaged by a hair tourniquet, leading to bone and tendon damage, but improved after surgery and treatment.
28 citations
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July 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The hair disorder was caused by abnormal protein formation, making hair easily damaged.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
39 citations
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Mathematical problems in engineering” Hair damage increases significantly with higher temperatures and longer heating times.
9 citations
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August 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Friction from socks or shoes can cause long-lasting hair loss on lower legs.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
Prussian Blue causes hair cuticles to detach, weakening the hair.
January 2005 in “Seibutsu Butsuri/Seibutsu butsuri” Chemical treatments damage hair more than UV exposure, making it thinner and less flexible.