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August 1977 in “Journal of Morphology” The big-clawed shrew's sinus hair follicles are highly specialized for sensing vibrations.
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October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The connective tissue around hair follicles changes structure throughout the hair cycle.
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
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January 2000 Contaminated water with heavy metals causes serious health issues like kidney and liver problems.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
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December 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
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April 2018 in “Electronic physician” More research is needed to confirm safflower's traditional medicinal uses.
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February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” Ozone reacts more with unwashed hair, producing compounds due to scalp oils, which could lower ozone exposure but increase exposure to reaction products.
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April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ruxolitinib can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Baicalin helps hair growth by activating specific cell signals and pathways.
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November 2019 in “Biomolecules” Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
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January 1979 in “JAMA” Fiber implantation for baldness is not recommended because it causes many problems and doesn't work well.
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May 2016 in “Annals of Medicine” The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Isoallopregnanolone may be a safe and effective treatment for reducing tics in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome.
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair follicular unit transplantation is an effective method for eyebrow and eyelash reconstruction, with patients happy despite needing regular trimming.
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September 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” Hair absorbs different substances from solutions based on pH levels.
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair transplantation can be effective but should be limited to small areas and requires more training to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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January 2018 in “Materials Today: Proceedings” Adding human hair fibers and glass micro-spheres to epoxy improves its wear resistance and strength.
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October 2018 in “PLoS ONE” Stress can slow hair growth and affect skin color by impacting the body's stress response system.
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April 2015 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Semiconical blades and coronal slits minimize vascular damage in hair transplants.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Review” Demodex mites can cause eye problems like itching, dry eyes, and styes.
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” Researchers concluded that "spigo nardo" is the Himalayan plant Nardostachys jatamansi, used historically in medicine and cosmetics, now critically endangered.
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December 2017 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” The dodder plant has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties, and may promote hair growth.
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March 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Long hair FUE, a hair transplant without shaving, is becoming more popular and surgeons should learn it.