12 citations
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March 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment can reduce hair shedding, increase hair volume, and even change hair color in patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.
12 citations
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Various hair camouflage options help people with hair loss improve appearance.
12 citations
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March 2014 in “ISRN Pharmacology (Print)” Minoxidil with tretinoin boosts hair growth most effectively, followed by minoxidil alone, and then ketoconazole.
8 citations
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September 2002 in “Genes to Cells” Killing specific cells in hair follicles can lead to hair growth problems in mice.
7 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
7 citations
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Targeting FGFR-1 with antisense oligonucleotides may help treat baldness by increasing hair follicle activity.
6 citations
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October 2019 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Rice bran extract boosts melanin production in hair follicles.
5 citations
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February 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scientists developed a way to isolate sweat glands from the scalp during hair transplants, keeping them alive for 6 days for research and cosmetic uses.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
4 citations
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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.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Bubble hair damage is caused by high heat from styling tools, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
3 citations
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September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Avoiding allergens can improve skin and hair conditions in adults with allergic reactions.
3 citations
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November 2014 in “Protein Expression and Purification” Scientists successfully purified a protein called Wnt3a, which is involved in processes like hair growth, but the overall yield was low, suggesting more work is needed to improve this.
3 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.
3 citations
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October 1979 in “Laboratory animals” Hairless rats are good for testing anti-inflammatory drugs, similar to haired rats, without needing to remove fur.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Serum formulations were better at delivering molecules to the hair bulb than nanoparticles.
2 citations
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January 2018 The document reports the 19th global case of a rare skin condition in a patient from Colombia.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” TrichoScan effectively diagnoses different types of hair loss and is linked to low iron stores in patients.
2 citations
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December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A small forehead lesion led to the discovery of a significant brain arteriovenous malformation in a young girl.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Finasteride 1mg daily effectively increases hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness over two years.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Nanotechnology in hair care improves results but has risks.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Eclipta alba has many health benefits and potential for medical and nutritional use.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo can cause rare pink hair discoloration.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion” PPD in mehendi can cause serious health problems and needs regulation.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” The study found that a specific combination of five medicinal plants effectively inhibits the fungus that causes dandruff.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Fashion business” Hair color affects how people perceive personality traits.
February 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Radiotherapy can cause skin fibrosis, which is often overlooked and needs better treatment and evaluation.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Lifestyle changes can help manage androgenetic alopecia.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Novel Research and Development” Herbal hair masks can naturally improve hair health and appearance.