51 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnant women often experience skin and hair changes, with over half getting stretch marks and pigment changes, and should be cautious with cosmetic procedures due to potential risks.
34 citations
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December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy shows promise for cellulite and facial rejuvenation but has mixed results for body sculpting and hair loss, with more research needed for safety and effectiveness.
19 citations
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April 2014 in “Hormones” Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
17 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Skin symptoms often reveal hormonal imbalances in PCOS.
May 2024 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Low iron levels are strongly linked to chronic hair loss in women.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Environmental pollution” Hair analysis shows infants and mothers in north-western Spain are exposed to environmental pollutants, with factors like diet and residence affecting pollutant levels.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” Valproic acid treatment may cause hair loss due to reduced biotinidase activity.
37 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
February 2026 in “iScience” Hair metal analysis may help diagnose Parkinson's disease and suggests gut involvement.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Low levels of iron, copper, and calcium may cause early hair graying.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using minoxidil-coated microbubbles with ultrasound significantly boosts hair growth.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience/Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience” Valproate can cause rare hair curling in some patients.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of nanomaterials” Silver nanoparticles made from Ziziphus nummularia fruit extract promote hair growth and fight bacteria and fungi.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “The FASEB Journal” Dermal white adipose tissue helps regulate hair growth, protect skin, and aid wound healing.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Low Vitamin D is common in people with Alopecia Areata, but its impact on the condition needs more research.
June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Herbal remedies may help with hair loss but need more research.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Many infants in Northern Ethiopia have zinc deficiency.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Valproate can cause hair loss and changes in hair appearance, but may help regrow hair when applied topically.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental” Valproate can cause hair problems, but there are ways to manage them.
16 citations
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August 2000 in “Il Farmaco” Men have more tryptophan in their hair than women, and it increases with age and is higher in darker and grey or white hair.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.
85 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blimp1 is crucial for hair follicle growth and skin health.
70 citations
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February 2009 in “Biological Trace Element Research” 47 citations
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June 2015 in “Contact Dermatitis” A standardized patch test for hair cosmetics is needed in Europe to prevent allergies, especially for hairdressers.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “Biogerontology” 22 citations
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November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.