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October 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ST14 gene cause skin and hair issues by disrupting important protein processing.
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January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” 5% minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth in TRPS patients.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.
33 citations
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November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
5 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Adjusting the medication tacrolimus resolved a boy's red nail beds after a stem cell transplant.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil and growth factors improved hair density and thickness in a girl with hereditary hair loss.
38 citations
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July 1989 in “Archives of dermatological research” Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
75 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.
42 citations
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
32 citations
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
16 citations
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
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May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The hair-growth formula with L-cystine helps protect and grow hair cells.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil can significantly improve hair growth in children with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
July 2025 in “Human Genomics” New LSS gene variants help understand congenital hypotrichosis 14 better.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
November 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” A 21-month-old boy has a rare genetic disorder causing sparse hair due to an LSS gene mutation.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
17 citations
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October 2013 in “F1000Research” A 2-year-old boy grew excessive hair after using minoxidil for hair loss, but it improved when the treatment stopped.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child used a hair growth lotion for hair loss, but it caused excessive hair growth on his face and neck instead.
98 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.