Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
March 2026 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science” Cosmos caudatus extract is as effective as finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia without its side effects.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Hormonal implants have many side effects that often outweigh their benefits.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Scalp edema may be a new variant of conditions reacting to scarring alopecia like LPP.
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March 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Prompt treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) is crucial to prevent scarring and hair loss.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
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April 1992 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Beard hair follicles have more androgen receptors than non-balding scalp hair follicles.
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April 2023 in “Life” CCCA affects adolescents too, with genetic and environmental links, requiring careful diagnosis.
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December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Parietal scalp area has lower hair density and smaller hair diameter in women with hair loss.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” CEC levels may be a useful marker for predicting prostate cancer progression.
April 2023 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Indian head cactus extract may help hair grow by boosting important cell activity and gene expression.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Primary cicatricial alopecia is linked to various health issues, indicating broader systemic problems.
Hibiscus leaves and apple skin could be effective in hair tonics to prevent hair loss.
July 2025 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Camellia japonica seed extract helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and preventing cell aging.
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cells from the base of hair follicles help blood vessel cells survive and grow, which is important for healthy hair.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2021 in “International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences” Alopecia causes hair loss, and scarring alopecia leads to permanent hair loss due to inflammation.
September 2004 in “Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.
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March 1997 in “Journal of interferon & cytokine research” IL-1β inhibits human hair follicle growth.
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June 2021 in “Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry” Taking high doses of Cyproterone acetate significantly increases the risk of meningioma in females.
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
Kerascalp hair serum was found to be safe and effective in improving hair growth and strength in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
March 2015 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Blood vessel patterns in skin diseases relate to certain blood markers in systemic sclerosis but not in psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, and may indicate circulation issues in alopecia.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Gynaecology Research” Adolescent females with PCOS have higher serum cystatin C levels, indicating potential metabolic and cardiovascular issues.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Celsr1 gene is crucial for normal hair patterning in mice.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Phytoconstituents from Cyperus Rotundus may help treat hirsutism by interacting with the 5 α reductase enzyme.
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January 2016 in “BioMed Research International” Corilagin is the main antitumor component in Phyllanthus niruri, effective against cancer cells.
February 2023 in “مجلة التراث والتصميم” A well-designed cap can protect hair from weather pollutants and sun damage.
January 2002 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A young woman had a rare scalp tumor usually found in older women.