September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia linked to higher anxiety and personality disorders.
35 citations
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
22 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cold atmospheric plasma may speed up wound healing and control infections.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt-signaling is regulated differently in skin cells and immune responses during wound healing.
88 citations
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July 2008 in “Development” BMP2 and BMP7 have opposite roles in feather formation.
87 citations
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February 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicle stem cells helped heal a severe scalp burn without needing traditional skin grafts.
84 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
73 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
40 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
38 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil can help grow hair and make hair follicles bigger, but it can also cause side effects.
36 citations
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April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.
34 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
30 citations
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Blocking certain fat production can reverse skin inflammation and hair loss.
29 citations
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November 2011 in “Veterinary pathology” The study found that mouse sweat glands develop before birth, mature after birth, and have specific keratin patterns.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher scalp elasticity leads to wider scars after hair transplantation; a new method to measure elasticity may help predict scar size.
5 citations
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
1 citations
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April 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Radiofrequency microneedling is safe and effective for improving various skin conditions.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.
10 citations
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June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A 2-year-old boy has a rare hair disorder causing brittle hair and hair loss, which may improve with age.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
87 citations
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January 2016 in “Development” Blocking β-catenin in skin cells improves hair growth during wound healing.
788 citations
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February 2007 in “Nature” The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.
211 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Cell Biology” Stem cells help heal skin wounds by moving and changing roles, working with other cells, and needing more research on their activation and behavior.
141 citations
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November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.