11 citations
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August 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The ingredient blend may boost hair growth by enhancing elastin and signaling pathways.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NUL-5 may boost hair growth by improving hair follicle health and structure.
September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp surgery guidelines ensure best cosmetic results and fewer complications.
80 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
July 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Aging changes scalp cells, possibly affecting hair health in older women.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “Annals of Diagnostic Pathology” AIDS may cause changes in the scalp that increase infection risk and hair loss.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Marine drugs” Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Both surgical hairline advancement and follicular unit transplantation effectively lower the female hairline, but they differ in speed, scarring, and naturalness of results.
2 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap is a good option for scalp reconstruction and hairline restoration with a natural look, despite some risk of necrosis and scarring.
September 2016 in “Ege tıp dergisi/Ege tıp dergisi :” An 11-year-old obese girl was diagnosed with lipedematous scalp, a condition with swollen scalp tissue usually found in adult women.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
39 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
2 citations
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
September 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
December 2015 in “Focus on catalysts” Pomiferin may improve skin and scalp health by boosting important protein expression.
22 citations
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Premature infants have less elastic hair than full-term infants.
March 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Protecting hair and scalp from sunlight may help prevent hair loss.
3 citations
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January 1989 in “PubMed” The review found that specific changes in scalp tissue can help diagnose different types of hair loss.
90 citations
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June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
4 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone may worsen hair loss by affecting hair growth signals, while different prostaglandins can either hinder or promote hair growth.
March 2026 in “Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials” Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
46 citations
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May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
October 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” ECM changes may play a role in hair loss, with differences between males and females.
117 citations
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August 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Tying a knot can measure hair friction, useful for medical applications.
Treating hair with 1M sodium hydroxide increases its friction, making it better for small medical knots.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.