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July 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Identical twins both had a rare hair loss condition, suggesting it might be genetic.
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1 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces stem cell activation, leading to hair loss in mice lacking a specific enzyme.
January 2017 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Oral minoxidil reduced hair shedding in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Digital microscopy can help diagnose hirsutism by measuring hair growth.
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August 2000 in “Endocrine Reviews” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
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December 1989 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil lotion can cause hair discoloration.
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August 1960 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Endoxan often causes hair loss, which usually starts in the third week of treatment.
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June 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The G60S Connexin43 mutation causes hair growth issues and poor hair quality in mice, similar to human ODDD patients.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
March 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil helps improve hairline and eyebrow coverage in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
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July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Imiquimod cream activates hair follicle stem cells and causes early hair growth by changing immune cells and certain protein expressions.
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April 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Applying minoxidil on the scalp after mesotherapy injections caused temporary swelling.
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
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May 1998 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause pustular allergic reactions on skin.
January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” New findings suggest potential treatments for melanoma, hyperpigmentation, hair defects, and multiple sclerosis, and show skin microbiome changes don't cause atopic dermatitis.
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
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February 1990 in “PubMed” Higher DHEA-S levels in hirsute females affect hair growth phases.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
April 2026 in “The FASEB Journal” Exosomal miR-199a-3p from dermal papilla cells helps control hair color by affecting melanocytes.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil rejuvenates hair follicles and reduces aging signs in male pattern baldness.
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September 1990 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Girls with prepubertal simple hypertrichosis have higher dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels.
October 1967 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 42-year-old woman had a scalp lesion that didn't cause hair loss and showed specific changes under a microscope.