January 2024 in “Animals” SP1 promotes and KROX20 inhibits hair cell growth by affecting the CUX1 gene.
119 citations
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June 1993 in “BMJ” Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
33 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
14 citations
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October 2011 L-Lysine may help with various health conditions, but results are inconsistent for herpes treatment and its potential in other therapies is still being explored.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” Functionalized collagen scaffolds applied prenatally greatly improve skin regeneration.
4 citations
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September 2003 in “Livestock Production Science” Epidermal growth factor reduces hair growth, but cortisol does not.
1 citations
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Anti-epileptic drugs may cause visual and hair side effects due to enzyme inhibition, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Hair loss can be caused by cancer, treatments, or skin conditions, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
Recognizing and fully removing giant pilomatrixomas is crucial to prevent them from becoming cancerous.
March 2018 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Hair curliness is caused by the arrangement and length of two different cell types.
80 citations
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October 1983 in “BMJ” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
33 citations
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April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.
103 citations
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
22 citations
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June 2024 in “Cell” Understanding tissue self-organization can improve treatments for diseases and advance regenerative medicine.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” The most common skin problems in polycystic ovarian disease are hirsutism and acne, and managing these symptoms is key for treatment.
July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
53 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation may not work for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as transplanted hair was lost when the disease came back.
37 citations
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October 2004 in “Adolescent Medicine Clinics” Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
30 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
14 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Hypertension research” New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
12 citations
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December 2003 in “Gene” The ovine Hoxc-13 gene is crucial for hair formation and may have other skin functions.
11 citations
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” EPDS can cause recurring scalp sores and hair loss if not treated.
7 citations
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January 1990 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss gradually happens, and minoxidil helps regrow hair.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A rare genetic mutation caused severe symptoms in a 6-year-old girl with mandibuloacral dysplasia type A.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “PubMed” The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil helped significantly regrow hair in a patient with traction alopecia.