January 2026 in “British Journal of Health Psychology” Alopecia affects self-confidence, body image, and social interactions, causing distress and requiring better support and awareness.
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
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December 1995 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Yorkshire Terriers with Colour Dilution Alopecia have reduced melanin and hair structure issues.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.
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January 1998 in “PubMed” Hair loss can cause scalp discomfort.
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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.
October 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Standardized data is essential for diagnosing scalp and hair conditions in males.
January 2025 in “Open Science Framework” Hair disorders significantly affect self-image, mental health, and quality of life.
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October 2022 in “JCI insight” Deleting the BRD4 protein in certain skin cells causes hair loss and skin inflammation.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The review helps improve diagnosis and treatment of challenging hair disorders.
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June 2013 in “Molecular psychiatry” Schizophrenia patients' stem cells show abnormal neuron development and mitochondrial issues.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
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January 2014 in “Facial plastic surgery” Dermabrasion improves skin appearance by removing the top layer to promote healing.
December 2023 in “University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark)” Digital access to medical info can help identify rare conditions.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition that can be short-term or long-lasting and is often caused by stress, illness, or nutritional issues.
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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The inner root sheath is vital for hair follicle stability during growth changes.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” Online forums help understand men's concerns about baldness and show the need for better support that changes how baldness is viewed.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women causes emotional distress and low self-esteem, but supportive interventions can help.
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June 1985 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Examining many sections is key to correctly diagnosing hair follicle disorders.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Reducing dandruff improves physical comfort and emotional wellbeing.
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July 1935 in “Nature” Animal hair can curl tightly on its own, especially in foxes, due to changes in keratin.
June 2024 in “ChemBioChem” Replenishing free 18-MEA can help restore damaged hair surfaces.
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October 2010 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” Hair structure forms the same way inside and outside the body.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Social Psychology” Baldness and shaved heads change how traits are seen but don't really affect leader preferences.
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March 2010 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A young Caucasian girl had both woolly hair and alopecia areata, which is rare.
September 1980 in “PubMed” Using selenium disulfide on guinea pigs increased hair loss.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Autosomal recessive woolly hair is rare and involves tightly coiled hair without other health issues.