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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 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KRTAP2 genes are crucial for hair structure and may impact hair disorders and treatments.
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Caffeine may help hair growth in hereditary hair loss.
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stopping the depression medication improved the woman's eyebrow hair loss, and a treatment for a skin condition caused by mites was effective.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Too much levothyroxine can cause hair loss in infants.
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February 2005 in “OakTrust (Texas A&M University Libraries)” Diet B improved dogs' skin and hair condition.
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September 1986 in “Journal of the Forensic Science Society” Hair root sheaths can be used to accurately analyze genetic markers.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
December 2022 in “Exploratory animal and medical research” The study concluded that Acral lick dermatitis is most common in young male Labrador retrievers, often caused by psychological factors, and leads to skin inflammation and stress-related blood changes.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog has Color Dilution Alopecia, causing hair loss and increased risk of skin infections.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
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November 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
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July 1999 in “In Practice” The conclusion is that a systematic approach is key for treating symmetrical alopecia in dogs, but treatment may not always be necessary.
5 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” RNA can be extracted from horsehair roots for analysis.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
3 citations
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December 2001 in “Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine” Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages are crucial for hair regrowth in contact hypersensitivity.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária” A cat in Brazil had severe skin issues worsened by improper treatment.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” DNA methylation is essential for skin and hair follicle development, and could be a target for treating skin diseases.
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March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” The TrichoScan method effectively measures hair growth and helps choose patients for hair restoration surgery.
December 2025 in “Dermatological Health” Using eyebrow powder caused eyebrow hair loss, but stopping its use led to regrowth.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrow faster in stress-related hair loss.
August 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Ayurvedic treatment effectively manages alopecia areata with fewer side effects and relapses.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair root dermoscopy is a simple, noninvasive tool to diagnose telogen effluvium.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The new "whisker follicle microinjection assay" can test how different biomolecules affect hair growth and color.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.
Certain chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss.