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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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Transplanting growing hair follicles into scars can help regenerate and improve scar tissue.
November 2013 in “International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Doctors often miss Hair Tourniquet Syndrome, which can lead to serious damage if not treated quickly.
December 1998 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration should focus on quality and value, not cost, to maintain the field's reputation and ensure patient satisfaction.
December 1984 in “British journal of addiction” Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.
November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
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October 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” Human hair and mouse whiskers emit similar biomagnetic fields.
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December 2006 in “Biopolymers” Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Ecklonia cava polyphenols help increase human hair growth and reduce hair loss.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Traditional Indian hair remedies are gaining popularity for their natural and effective benefits in hair care.
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December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy” Involucrin helps strengthen the inner parts of human hair.
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January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
January 2016 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Advancements in biomaterials and nanotechnology are improving medical applications like hair growth, bone regeneration, and cancer treatment.
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January 2000 Piedraia hortae fungi dissolve both the outer and inner layers of hair.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Penile strangulation from hair can cause severe harm but can be treated if caught early.
August 2023 in “Bioengineering” Bioprinting could greatly improve health outcomes but faces challenges like material choice and ensuring long-term survival of printed tissues.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Plica Polonica is a rare hair disorder causing severe matting, managed by detangling or cutting, and prevented with regular hair care.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” During the COVID-19 pandemic, a clinic in Turkey saw fewer patients but more cases of certain skin conditions, possibly linked to the virus and stress.
98 citations
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June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
26 citations
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December 2020 in “Genes” A combination of IGF-1 and EGF promotes hair growth in Angora rabbits.
18 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “PubMed” Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
July 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Balding scalps show different gene expressions affecting hair growth compared to non-balding scalps.
January 2019 in “Archives of dermatology and skin care” Biomimetic peptides were found to promote hair growth and prolong the growth phase in human hair follicles.
Plucked hair follicles grow faster than conventional ones, making them a potentially better option for hair transplants.
53 citations
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July 2011 in “Biomaterials” Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
55 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.