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December 2017 in “Scientific reports” The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
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May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine” The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
12 citations
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August 1984 in “Genetics Research” The N gene affects the protein makeup of mouse hair.
11 citations
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September 2020 in “Steroids” A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
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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.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Quick, selective detection of tadalafil and finasteride in human plasma developed.
8 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
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October 2014 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” Clinicians should understand tattoos to manage health issues, as tattoos can cause complications and affect medical assessments.
7 citations
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June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
5 citations
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June 2011 in “PLoS ONE” Mammoth hair grew faster than human hair and showed seasonal changes in growth and mineral content.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Provide individualized, supportive care for transgender and non-binary adolescents to improve their well-being.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Materials advances” Cellulose nanocrystals are promising for making effective, sustainable sensors for various uses.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The unique coat of lykoi cats is likely caused by new variants in the Hairless gene.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health” About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars form abnormally due to changes in wound healing, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats, influencing mohair quality.
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Diagonal earlobe crease and lipoprotein(a) together help diagnose coronary heart disease.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
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December 2025 in “Applied and Computational Engineering” Hair dyes can be harmful, but risks vary by person and can be reduced.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The method effectively extracts high-quality DNA from marmoset hair, avoiding blood chimerism.
August 2025 in “SSP Modern Pharmacy and Medicine” Effective alopecia treatments exist, but high costs and limited access remain challenges.
June 2025 in “Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi” Hair transplantation research is growing, needing more interdisciplinary studies and tech advancements.
Dexamethasone-primed stem cell media shows promise in treating lupus by reducing symptoms and inflammation.
Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.
January 2024 in “Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski” Pica disorder in central Iraq is mainly found in females and is linked to low iron levels; treatment with iron improves most patients.