6 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” SA linked to mitochondrial issues and oxidative stress, while AGA involves disrupted hair growth genes.
57 citations
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January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
51 citations
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November 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research provides specific measurements for hair follicles that can improve hair transplant and regeneration techniques.
31 citations
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February 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Thai people's hair density decreases with age and varies by scalp area, but hair thickness stays the same regardless of age or scalp area.
25 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many Korean patients with hair loss, skin allergies, and psoriasis use alternative medicine, but satisfaction is low.
23 citations
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.
22 citations
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May 2002 in “Skin Research and Technology” CE-PTG detects early hair follicle issues in balding areas, helping measure male hair loss.
15 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
10 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Photobiomodulation helps hair growth safely in men and women, with laser devices working better than LED ones.
8 citations
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July 2011 in “Animal science journal” Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” MRI reveals thinner scalps and smaller hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia.
May 2026 in “Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences” FAGA shows varied hair thickness, while TE has more empty follicles.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Hair mineral analysis doesn't reliably show blood mineral levels but may help track long-term mineral trends.
Men with hair loss may have more body fat and different blood characteristics.
April 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Human dermal stem/progenitor cells can divide and differentiate more than hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
January 1977 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Steroid cell tumors in the ovary are rare, can produce testosterone causing symptoms, and are mainly treated with surgery.
96 citations
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September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
85 citations
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that diseases can be grouped by symptoms and that the accuracy of predicting disease-related genes varies with the data source.
84 citations
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February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
52 citations
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December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Scalp skin barrier affects hair loss; personalized treatments needed.
48 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Hair analysis can reveal metabolic changes and potential pregnancy complications.
29 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are more common in balding areas and might be involved in male pattern baldness.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The conclusion is that androgenetic alopecia and senescent alopecia have unique gene changes, suggesting different causes and potential treatments for these hair loss types.
26 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata often have a better outlook and shorter disease duration, with regrown fine hairs and no past alopecia being positive signs.
25 citations
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Key genes regulate hair follicle phase changes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
25 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
24 citations
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November 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Ablative fractional laser treatment rejuvenates skin by altering gene expression and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
24 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” The African spiny mouse can fully regenerate its muscle without scarring, unlike the common house mouse.
23 citations
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.