107 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that hair shedding happens mostly when new hair is growing and involves a unique process.
March 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Temporary hair shedding after minoxidil use may indicate effective treatment.
51 citations
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
19 citations
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May 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The type 3 IP3 receptor is important for controlling hair loss and growth.
234 citations
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December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
56 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” Teloptosis is a key point in hair loss that could help in creating prevention-focused hair care strategies.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Rosmarinus officinalis tincture significantly improves hair volume and density.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “BMC genomics” The research found genes that change during cashmere goat hair growth and could help determine the best time to harvest cashmere.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ENERGI-F701 solution was found to be more effective and safer than Regaine® 2% minoxidil solution in treating female pattern hair loss, with increased hair density and less side effects.
314 citations
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April 2010 in “Developmental Cell” β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.
50 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
35 citations
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March 2007 in “Skin Research and Technology” The conclusion is that exogen is a unique hair cycle phase and the new sampling method specifically targets this stage, which may help in future hair loss research.
22 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of theoretical biology” The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
14 citations
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January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair sheds gradually from the follicle, with readiness to shed indicated by less attachment material.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Prostaglandin D₂ may help treat hair loss.
September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History” Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
The trichotillometer is a simple, effective tool for diagnosing and assessing female pattern hair loss.
38 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
23 citations
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Certain long non-coding RNAs are important for controlling hair growth cycles in sheep.
28 citations
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September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mimicking growth factors in a topical solution can prolong hair growth phase and reduce hair loss without side effects.
159 citations
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July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
34 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
24 citations
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March 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Etretinate therapy can cause hair loss by disrupting the hair growth cycle.
21 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vemurafenib therapy can cause hair loss, but clobetasol propionate foam can help regrow hair.
20 citations
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May 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.
18 citations
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October 1984 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lithium therapy may cause temporary hair loss, with possible regrowth if treatment is stopped or continued.