October 1967 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 42-year-old woman had a scalp lesion that didn't cause hair loss and showed specific changes under a microscope.
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April 2017 in “PLoS ONE” White rhinoceroses have a unique skin structure with thick epidermis and no hair or oil glands.
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June 1938 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” Hair analysis can offer clues about a person, but individual differences limit making precise identifications.
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June 1978 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss was likely caused by gymnastics activities on a balance beam.
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July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Pili annulati is caused by a protein metabolism disorder affecting hair structure.
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November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
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January 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
May 1988 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” A new method accurately determines hair blood type and can be used on dust samples.
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November 1999 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Ruby laser hair removal does not cause increased cell growth in the skin.
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April 2005 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Mutamba may help treat hair loss due to its tannins and other compounds.
The best cream-mask base for treating hair loss includes specific emulsifiers, Carbopol, and guar gum.
May 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A man developed hair loss from testosterone treatment but improved with additional medication.
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January 2000 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Rat vibrissae have sensory terminals with specific structures that help detect hair movements.
May 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Er: YAG laser treatment can help balance scalp bacteria in hair loss patients.
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggests a simpler classification for hair loss and a new test for easier diagnosis.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Eclipta prostrata is beneficial for hair growth and liver health, and can be reliably identified by its structure and compounds.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
November 2022 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” The Yorkshire terrier has a genetic hair loss condition not improved by treatment.
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February 2012 in “PLoS ONE” A PKP1 gene mutation causes skin fragility and hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retriever puppies.
February 2023 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” The finasteride nanosystem with trehalose is stable and effective for topical hair loss treatment.
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October 2015 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best way to make a topical treatment for hair loss is to mix Saw Palmetto extract with 48% ethanol at the end of making the lotion.
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January 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” LPAR6 has a unique way of binding and activating, which helps in designing treatments for hair loss and cancer.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Molecular pharmacology” KATP channels are important for energy balance and are targeted by drugs for diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and hair loss.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “PloS one” Scientists have developed a method to keep chicken feather follicles alive and structurally intact in a lab for up to a week.
July 2018 in “Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences” The dog recovered from a skin infection after treatment with medication.
March 2012 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Tarantulas don't produce silk from their feet.
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January 2023 in “Medical Mycology Journal” Fosravuconazole effectively treated a woman's scalp infection without side effects.
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January 1967 Testosterone slightly improved aging skin, while corticosteroids worsened it.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is a promising tool for diagnosing and monitoring Alopecia areata.