July 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The Third World Congress of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology discussed various topics like hair disorders, skin conditions, wound healing, shampoo technology, acne treatment, and the use of lasers in dermatology.
September 1997 in “BioMed Research International” Female pattern hair loss often starts in teenage years, reduces hair density, and can impact quality of life.
April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
57 citations
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March 2019 in “Immunity” The document concludes that the skin's immune system is complex, involving interactions with hair follicles, nerves, and microbes, and can protect or cause disease, offering targets for new treatments.
35 citations
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November 1931 in “Journal of Genetics” Hairless mice lack fur due to a genetic mutation affecting skin response, not hormone issues.
30 citations
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March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.
29 citations
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March 2008 in “Postcolonial Studies” The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
27 citations
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December 2013 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
13 citations
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December 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Caspases do more than kill cells; they also help in cell growth and disease, and targeting them could lead to new treatments.
9 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair restoration surgeons have improved follicular unit excision (hair transplant method) by using innovative tools and techniques, reducing hair damage and increasing success rates.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” The forelock approach in hair transplants improves natural appearance by focusing hair density in one area.
2 citations
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February 2014 in “Animal Biotechnology” The PTGER2 gene is highly active in Cashmere goat skin and its activity changes with the hair growth cycle.
October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Local anesthesia is effective, safe, and cost-saving for plastic surgery.
475 citations
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January 2016 in “International Review of Psychiatry” The document concludes that non-binary individuals need compassionate support and recognition in healthcare, without being pathologized.
53 citations
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March 2014 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” IGF-1 injections help mice grow more hair by increasing cell growth and blocking a hair growth inhibitor.
38 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
23 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.
20 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Researchers found a new gene variant linked to a rare bone disease, which doesn't always cause symptoms in carriers.
15 citations
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December 2021 in “Nature Communications” Androgens in female meerkats influence aggression and dominance, affecting social dynamics and offspring behavior.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development” Scientists identified a unique type of human skin stem cell that could help with tissue repair.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” The Ysc84/SH3yl1 protein family is important for cell movement and the process of taking in materials by interacting with actin and cell membranes.
5 citations
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June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, but long-term skin problems are rare.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
December 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Redheaded people have higher levels of a vitamin D precursor, suggesting red hair may be an adaptation for better vitamin D synthesis in areas with less sunlight.
114 citations
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
94 citations
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August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
34 citations
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April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
23 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
9 citations
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February 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article explains how to rebuild parts of the head and face and how to transplant hair to cover scars, highlighting the need for careful planning and choosing the right method for each patient.