13 citations
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February 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Compound follicles in folliculitis decalvans mainly have active hair follicles.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” 19 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp hair follicle microbes affect hair health and could be used for treatments.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “PubMed” Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
28 citations
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March 2014 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” The document concludes that hair curvature can be explained by the growth patterns caused by the shape and separation of cells in the hair follicle and is affected by specific molecular pathways.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
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January 1991 in “Dermatology” Hair casts are small structures on hair shafts with unknown causes.
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June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chinese patients have fewer hair follicles than Caucasians, and transplanting hair at 40% of normal density works for natural-looking hairlines.
23 citations
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December 1977 in “Virchows Archiv B Cell Pathology”
February 2026 in “Cureus” Two methods reliably measure scalp area and hair count.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
51 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
11 citations
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February 1982 in “RePub (Erasmus University, Rotterdam)” Studying hair roots can help diagnose hair diseases and guide treatments.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” The Spiral Model helps understand hair growth changes with age and identify hair problems early.
Visible lesions are not always needed to diagnose tinea capitis.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding the scalp's five-layer structure is crucial for better surgical outcomes and fewer complications.
January 2007 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Certain hairstyles in an urban South African township are linked to specific scalp disorders.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
Hair and scalp camouflage techniques help people with hair loss feel more confident by making hair look denser.
July 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international”
April 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed for hair growth.
January 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed for hair growth.
Scalp involvement in primary cutaneous lymphomas is common and can be aggressive, requiring careful attention.
17 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair from balding and non-balding areas regrows similarly on mice.
May 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.