9 citations
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January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” The book was the first to focus on the biophysical properties of hair.
96 citations
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
85 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and intense pulsed light can safely and effectively remove hair by targeting hair follicles.
33 citations
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February 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
15 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Current hair removal methods improve appearance but need more research for better options.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Effective treatments for premature hair graying still require significant research.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Male C57BL/6 mice show age-related fluctuations in certain hormones and their ratios in both blood and hair.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
9 citations
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
6 citations
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April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
4 citations
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October 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Using an anti-ICAM-1 antibody with rapamycin improves hair transplant survival in monkeys.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.
2 citations
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July 1988 in “JAMA” Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss, as the type of thinning seen with their use differs from severe alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “SAGE open medical case reports” A new treatment called deucravacitinib helped a patient with severe hair loss grow their hair back quickly.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl has a hormonal imbalance causing increased hair growth and other male characteristics.
1 citations
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Diet affects baldness; eat balanced, less animal fat, more fruits, vegetables, and cereals.
Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. extract can effectively dye hair yellow or dark brown with good wash durability.
An automated system can accurately classify hair disorders using image analysis.
November 2025 in “Healthcare” Zinc levels don't significantly affect hair loss, so testing for zinc isn't necessary.
October 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Proper hair care and suitable products are essential for men's scalp health and well-being.
June 2019 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa varies in severity and is often caused by skin blistering or trauma.
July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's increased hair growth and other symptoms were due to a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Jorizzo questions the long-term benefits of minoxidil and tretinoin, while Dr. Olsen defends their effectiveness and stresses the need for public education on these treatments.
Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss.
December 1920 in “The Lancet” The document discusses various public health initiatives and societal issues, emphasizing early intervention and support.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia causes hair loss and scalp burning in middle-aged African women, and it's treated with various medications, hair transplants, and non-drug methods like wigs.
84 citations
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April 2015 in “Cosmetics” Hair dyes vary in how long they last and how deeply they penetrate hair.
74 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.