24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
11 citations
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September 2010 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.
8 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is found in black-haired Indian children and is often missed, especially in boys.
6 citations
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November 2007 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
6 citations
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.
6 citations
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
5 citations
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November 2008 in “Advances in Dermatology” The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Taking vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can improve hair strength and quality in people with Monilethrix.
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November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Beau's lines on fingernails might indicate past severe COVID-19 and risk of reinfection.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Higher IL-15 levels are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata.
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July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibodies are linked to more severe alopecia areata, suggesting screening for celiac disease in these patients.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
1 citations
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July 2010 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Recognizing racial differences in anatomy helps make hair transplants safer.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Henna helps wounds heal faster and better.
A 12-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia with Focal dermal hypoplasia showed skin and dental symptoms, highlighting the condition's variability and the need for personalized treatment.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
February 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A boy's hair, nails, and skin improved after 6 months of steroid treatment.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
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October 1978 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” January 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Personalized hair care can help manage hair-focused repetitive behaviors.
June 2014 in “Professional Beauty” 1 citations
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May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” 2 citations
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March 1942 in “JAMA”
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October 2021 in “Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift” The protocol is easy to use, but reliable results need the same person to assess each time.