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January 2019 in “Biomarker Insights” Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Premature greying of hair is common among young people at King Faisal University, especially females, and is linked to health issues, lifestyle, and family history.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair graying is influenced by factors like nerves, fat cells, and immune cells, not just hair follicles.
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April 2018 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Certain Ayurvedic herbs may help manage premature greying of hair.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Experts agree on understanding hair aging to improve diagnosis and treatments.
November 2025 in “Nature Communications” Hair growth may involve a pulling force from the outer root sheath.
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
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August 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone speeds up hair loss in mice, while cyclosporin A slows it down.
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June 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Future acne treatments should aggressively target inflammation to prevent scarring.
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
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December 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more development is needed, especially for tough cases.
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July 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
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May 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man's gray hair got darker and thicker after using a psoriasis drug.
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
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September 2011 in “UHOD : Uluslararası hematoloji - onkoloji dergisi” Looking at tissue characteristics isn't reliable for telling apart basal cell carcinoma from certain benign skin tumors.
Hair follicle-derived sheets can effectively treat vitiligo by repigmenting skin.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FFA and FAPD might be related or stages of the same disease.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Drug Discovery” Transforming skin disease treatment requires new strategies, better drug models, and patient-focused research.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Surgical treatments for vitiligo are safe and effective for some patients.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
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March 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.