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December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
January 2025 in “International journal of research studies in biosciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress may play a role in Lichen Planopilaris.
February 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trichoscopy is a useful and affordable tool for diagnosing Alopecia areata.
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September 1999 in “Mammalian genome” The scraggly mutation causes hair loss and skin defects in mice.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The dog recovered well after treatment, showing no skin issues and normal hair growth.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Erlotinib can cause excessive eyelash growth.
October 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Variegated coat color in cats is linked to the Silver locus.
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December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study concluded that careful examination is key to differentiate between lipidized fibrous histiocytoma and juvenile xanthogranuloma.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” Mylabris phalerata Pall. extracts can promote hair growth effectively at low doses.
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June 2005 in “Annals of oncology” Cetuximab can cause excessive eyelash growth.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Early diagnosis and genetic evaluation of ADULT syndrome are crucial to reduce stress and medical costs.
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 39-year-old woman developed uncombable hair syndrome after taking oral contraceptives.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ayurveda can effectively treat alopecia areata, leading to hair regrowth.
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September 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation linked to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome was found in China.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Calotropis gigantea is a versatile plant used in traditional medicine for treating various diseases.
November 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris causes irreversible hair loss due to immune attacks on hair stem cells, but modulating PPAR-γ might help treat it.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ayurvedic treatments significantly improved hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia areata.
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PPAR-γ agonists like pioglitazone may help manage lichen planopilaris but don't fully reverse scarring.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” The girl's hair loss is due to trichotillomania, which may improve with behavioral therapy or a combination of treatments.
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January 2000 in “Human Heredity” Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Dermoscopic features can help identify and differentiate types of pityriasis versicolor.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” Ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate effectively treated the cat's conditions, and restricting activity prevents reinfection.
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