227 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
GPC1 is important for hair growth by helping blood vessels form around hair follicles.
26 citations
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September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
January 2024 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasingly affecting men, causing hair loss around the hairline and possibly other areas.
48 citations
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Progerin affects cell shape but not hair or skin in mice.
14 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
2 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
Personalized PRP treatment improved hair growth and thickness in a 27-year-old male with hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2001 Micrografting is the most effective surgical method for permanent hair restoration.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
33 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil and PRP can help convert miniaturized hair follicles back to normal in male pattern baldness.
July 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
The FUE hair transplant technique provides a natural and satisfying solution for male pattern baldness.
December 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The conclusion is that the dermal papilla is crucial for hair follicle regrowth, and hair follicles undergo significant structural changes in addition to cell division during regeneration.
29 citations
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
May 2009 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” PPARgamma is crucial for healthy hair follicles, and its loss causes scarring alopecia.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Use a frontal forelock pattern to manage advanced hair loss.
30 citations
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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.
19 citations
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July 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Papilla Cells grown in 3D and with stem cells better mimic natural hair growth conditions than cells grown in 2D.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
26 citations
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October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” Curly hair in certain scalp areas can be an early sign of hair loss.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” PRP is a promising, cost-effective treatment for hair loss by stimulating hair growth.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Common baldness is a hereditary condition that can be treated with medications or surgery to prevent progression and improve self-esteem.
11 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Lecture Notes in Computer Science” A proposed robotic system could make hair harvesting for baldness treatment faster and more precise.