April 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis can make it harder to correctly diagnose hair loss because they can cause the oil glands in the skin to shrink.
19 citations
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July 2004 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Acneiform follicular mucinosis can be controlled with systemic corticosteroids.
June 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New technologies show potential for better understanding and treating skin conditions with abnormal mucin, but more research is needed for clinical use.
July 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Follicular mucinosis in a 15-year-old is usually harmless but needs monitoring for possible lymphoma.
7 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
10 citations
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Toxicologic pathology” Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
13 citations
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July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Surgery” Lower levels of certain nutrients after surgery may increase hair loss risk.
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July 1988 in “PubMed” Rhino mice show significant meibomian gland changes, making them a potential model for studying gland disorders.
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive stomach cancer.
Gut bacteria pathways may help treat hair loss in obese people.
January 2024 in “Journal of Hard Tissue Biology” A high-fat diet may weaken tongue structure by reducing certain protein genes.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal IgA deposition without symptoms is rare in Dermatitis herpetiformis risk groups.
May 2025 in “Annals of surgical case reports & images.” Certain gut bacteria may protect against hair loss, while others may increase the risk.
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February 2020 in “Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy” A woman experienced vertigo and hearing loss after weight loss surgery, possibly due to eustachian tube issues from fat loss around ear muscles.
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July 1991 in “Veterinary Pathology” A dog had a rare skin condition linked to gland and pituitary issues.
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August 2017 in “Cell Reports” An imbalanced gut and lack of biotin can cause hair loss in mice.
15 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” MAGP-1 decreases with age, leading to weaker, sagging skin.
13 citations
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March 2012 in “The American Journal of Surgery” Modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy effectively controls diabetes and treats obesity with minimal complications.
19 citations
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September 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosis in the bulge area of hair follicles can cause hair thinning in male pattern baldness, and drugs that inhibit fibrosis might help reverse this.
68 citations
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February 1996 in “Obesity Surgery” Taking zinc sulphate stopped and reversed hair loss in patients after weight loss surgery.
November 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Reduced alpha smooth muscle actin may cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
17 citations
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November 1967 in “American Journal of Anatomy” Hairless mice have longer hair follicles and abnormal structures during the catagen phase.
June 2017 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” GAPO syndrome causes growth issues, hair loss, missing teeth, and vision problems.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
16 citations
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August 2014 in “PubMed”
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March 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.