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March 2013 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Researchers created a 3D hydrogel that mimics human hair follicles, which may help with hair loss treatments.
August 2004 in “CRC Press eBooks” New hair restoration techniques look more natural, increasing their popularity.
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplantation techniques have improved, making the process safer and more effective with less visible scarring.
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.
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May 2004 in “Tissue Engineering” PGA fiber-reinforced collagen sponges improve hair growth and skin structure.
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November 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Mouse high-glycine/tyrosine proteins have distinct patterns in hair follicles, peaking at specific hair cycle days.
June 2013 in “Digital Repository (National Repository of Grey Literature)” Hair loss negatively affects self-esteem and social interactions, but people use coping strategies like wigs or shaving to manage it.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.
3 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” The research found a way to measure hair surface changes by analyzing how light reflects off of it, and determined hair cuticle angles vary by hair length and color.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Tattoo machine-assisted drug delivery may improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hHa7 gene is regulated by androgens in certain body hair, not scalp hair.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
June 2013 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Glechoma hederacea extract may help promote hair growth and treat baldness.
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May 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller hair grafts in transplants offer better cosmetic results and more styling options, but challenges like thinning and limited coverage remain.
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May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The 10% Angiopteris evecta hair tonic is stable, promotes hair growth, and is safe.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” UV-enhanced trichoscopy helps diagnose hair shaft disorders like pili annulati.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is the main reason people lose hair, and while some think it's normal, others find it abnormal and want treatment.
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August 2010 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare condition where hair wraps around an infant's body part, needing quick removal to prevent damage.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair is complex, varies in type, and plays a big role in attractiveness and culture.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The Hair Implanter Pen increases speed and is gentle on grafts, with users mastering it after a few tries.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
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January 2008 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair gels may cause split ends in children.
January 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international”
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5% ET-02 is a more effective and safe treatment for hair loss than current options.
December 2011 in “URMIA MEDICAL JOURNAL” Glycoconjugate sugars are important for hair follicle development.
Transglutaminases help form strong hair by linking proteins, and can potentially alter hair properties.
January 2026 in “Archives of Current Medical Research” Telogen effluvium is the most common hair loss in women, often linked to low iron, while tight hairstyles and headscarves increase traction alopecia risk.