34 citations
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Butyrate helps hair grow longer, improves hair cell health, increases pigment production, and boosts hair's natural defenses.
August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
24 citations
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December 1990 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tight hairstyles like ponytails may cause hair casts by affecting scalp circulation and causing inflammation.
86 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stem cells in hair follicles are diverse and change throughout the hair cycle.
August 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” New techniques can record electromagnetic fields in hair follicles for potential medical use.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
17 citations
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June 1990 in “PubMed” Hair varies in size and features depending on body region.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
Using hair gel is an effective and patient-friendly way to keep hair out of the way during ear surgery.
December 2025 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” Ultrasonic and infrared treatments can improve hair strength and appearance with minimal damage.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
23 citations
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June 2021 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Blue light therapy may help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
January 2017 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Chemical stressors damage hair structure but the skin's outer layer protects living cells.
73 citations
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November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Modern hair care trends often reinvent old practices to create new trends or reinforce existing ones.
23 citations
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April 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
15 citations
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March 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
December 2021 in “Digital Doctor” 1 citations
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March 2024 in “PubMed” Tick bites can cause localized hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The chapter explains why and how women remove unwanted hair, comparing methods like shaving and waxing.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Argan oil and cupuassu butter can protect hair after dyeing.
4 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.
5 citations
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October 2018 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.
August 2012 in “Nature Cell Biology” Hair grows when stem cell offspring in the follicle base proliferate, influenced by the dermal papilla.
23 citations
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May 2005 in “British Journal of Cancer” Plucked human hair can be used to study drug effects on certain cell markers.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Non-laser devices show promise in treating hair issues, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.