Hairlessness in mammals is due to complex genetic changes in both genes and regulatory regions.
January 2018 in “Contributions to management science” MicroRNAs are crucial for skin development, regeneration, and disease treatment.
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May 2022 in “Molecules” Botulinum toxin is effective for various skin conditions, but more research and awareness of side effects are needed.
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March 1991 in “PubMed” Naevoid bundle hair is an unusual hair growth pattern where multiple hairs fuse together.
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April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa may mainly affect vellus hair follicles, not terminal ones.
January 2020 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” A 5-year-old boy was diagnosed with congenital triangular alopecia, a type of hair loss without skin changes, usually starting between ages 2-5, with no specific treatment.
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System for hair transplants results in low damage to follicles and could make the procedure suitable for more patients.
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April 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man's skin cancer improved and some of his hair grew back after treatment with a special light therapy and a medication.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.
July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” LC-OCT helps accurately diagnose different types of infant hair loss without invasive methods.
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April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
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May 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Estrogen and prolactin may play bigger roles in female hair loss than previously thought.
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December 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
July 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
September 2023 in “Curēus” A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Coffee and tea might help hair growth in balding individuals, but side effects and alternative uses are being considered.
January 2011 in “Plastic Surgery” Hair grafts successfully restored a realistic beard and hid scars, satisfying the patient.
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June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.
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August 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair is likely an early sign of male pattern baldness.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
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May 2009 in “Medicine” Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
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March 2021 in “Cureus” A rare combination of halo nevi, nonsegmental vitiligo, and early gray hair can occur together.
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
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August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.