January 2023 in “Acta historiae medicinae, stomatologiae, pharmaciae, medicinae veterinariae” Historical baldness remedies were varied and often based on superstition.
December 2016 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Endocrine disorders can cause various skin and hair issues.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” A girl with lupus had unusually long and thick eyelashes, a rare symptom of her condition.
July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
August 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Vorasidenib can cause unusual hair growth.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Over-the-counter hair growth products may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia due to allergens.
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September 2024 in “Cosmetics” Permanent makeup fades over time and needs reapplication.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Topical prostaglandin analogs may help with hair growth but more research is needed.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” miR-199a-3p controls hair growth and is linked to alopecia areata.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology online journal” Prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost might help grow hair on the scalp and body.
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp and beard hair survive best in hair transplants, but the procedure needs high skill and takes longer.
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June 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Trichoscopy is better than the hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
February 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The ZIP13 variant is linked to abnormal hair quality.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A young man with severe neck and beard burns was successfully treated, restoring neck movement and improving skin appearance.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Effective treatment guidelines for frontal fibrosing alopecia are still unclear.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a laser with bimatoprost solution works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than bimatoprost alone.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new hair transplant technique is fast, effective, and satisfying for patients with different hair types.
October 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The review suggests more research is needed to understand Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition causing hairline recession in postmenopausal women.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mutation, Glu402Lys, in hair keratin is linked to variable symptoms of monilethrix.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.