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November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
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January 2024 in “Cureus” Eyelash extensions can cause eye problems like itching, redness, and heavy eyelids.
February 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” Hair extensions can damage scalp health and cause hair loss, especially with prolonged use.
December 2025 in “The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research” The InvisiCaps Method ensures natural-looking hair extensions by carefully matching donor hair characteristics.
September 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Hair extensions can worsen scalp conditions and should be avoided in those with alopecia.
January 2025 in “Humanities science current issues” Proper training is crucial for safe and effective hair extensions.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
Different methods like wigs, extensions, and devices can help improve hair volume for thinning hair.
Apple cider vinegar rinses for synthetic hair extensions lack scientific proof of reducing harmful chemicals.
Technology enhances human design thinking, creating new possibilities.
March 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” VESALT improves alopecia areata assessment by including non-scalp areas and is reliable and user-friendly.
December 2023 in “Palestinian medical and pharmaceutical journal/Palestinian medical & pharmaceutical journal” Increasing sleep by 41 minutes daily for a month showed no significant changes in metabolism or hormone levels in healthy women.
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March 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” FERONIA and LRX proteins help control cell growth in plants by regulating vacuole expansion.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Age-related hair curvature increases due to internal structural changes from grooming.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is being tested for safety and effectiveness in young children with severe alopecia areata.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.
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November 2015 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Teriflunomide is safe and tolerable for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, with manageable side effects.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
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May 2012 in “PloS one” Thymic transplantation normalized some T-cells but not others, maintaining immune function.
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April 2020 in “Conicet” PRX01, PRX44, and PRX73 affect root hair growth by interacting with extensins in Arabidopsis.
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December 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continuous treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib is needed to maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” The supplement gummy and serum safely improve hair growth in women with hair loss.
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Various hair camouflage options help people with hair loss improve appearance.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
Hair loss is common in the studied community, often linked to aging and hair care practices like braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
May 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.