Hair loss is common in the studied community, often linked to aging and hair care practices like braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A Saudi girl was diagnosed with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, a rare condition causing easy hair loss without scarring.
March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
October 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” HIV can cause hair loss and changes in nails, which may indicate disease progression.
March 1983 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” 5-Aminosalicylic acid enemas may cause immediate hair root damage and hair loss.
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.
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August 2000 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
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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.
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June 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Hair transplantation is a viable treatment for some types of female hair loss, with careful donor assessment and attention to psychological factors.
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Older age and certain lifestyles are linked to thinner, weaker hair, while how you see your hair relates to its thickness.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
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August 2004 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Chest hair can be successfully used for scalp hair transplants, growing longer like scalp hair.
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January 2013 in “Chronicles of young scientists” Immuno-cosmeceuticals from chicken egg yolk can effectively repair and improve damaged hair.
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
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August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Laser hair removal is safe with the right settings, but side effects like pain and skin changes are more common in darker or tanned skin.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
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June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Calretinin identifies the companion cell layer in human hair follicles.
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January 2001 in “International Journal of Cancer” Permanent hair dye use may increase bladder cancer risk, especially in female smokers with certain genetic traits.
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December 2008 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg helps prevent more hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
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September 2009 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” CD90 is abundantly present on stem-like cells in dog hair follicles.
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June 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Laser hair removal can help treat acne keloidalis nuchae, but results vary and a standard scoring system is needed.
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September 2006 in “Natural medicines/Journal of natural medicines” Microscopic hair features can identify different Cauda Cervi species.
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August 1980 in “Acs Symposium Series” Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
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June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal hair conditioner with Aloe vera and flaxseed effectively conditions and repairs hair.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hydroxychloroquine may help some hair disorders, but results vary.