7 citations
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May 2007 in “Nutrition Journal” Hair pluckability is not a reliable method for assessing nutrition.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Eyebrow and eyelash hair loss in alopecia areata worsens quality of life.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
21 citations
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January 2020 in “Conservation Physiology” Hair follicles increase hair cortisol levels, so consistent hair collection methods are important.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Obesity”
September 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Computer-aided imaging system accurately measures baldness in Chinese women with hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” 8 citations
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July 2002 in “X-Ray Spectrometry” Elemental composition of hair affects its x-ray diffraction patterns.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules” A hair test shows promise for early mood disorder diagnosis.
18 citations
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May 1992 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The back of the scalp has more nerve fibers than the front, which may explain why some people feel more sensitivity there.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Different body parts have varying levels of certain hair follicle markers.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Patients with skin diseases rated psychological effects as most impactful, needing a treatment approach that addresses both mind and body.
86 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
1 citations
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January 2011 Thorough evaluation and lab tests are crucial for understanding hair loss causes.
137 citations
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January 2000 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.
5 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The DWLSM provides detailed imaging of hair shafts and follicles with high accuracy.
Cross-section trichometry is an accurate method to measure hair loss and growth.
132 citations
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September 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” A reliable system was developed to distinguish hair growth stages, aiding in identifying hair growth promoters or inhibitors.
31 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Caucasians have the highest hair density, followed by Hispanics, with the lowest in individuals of African descent.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Scientific reports” Scalp hair sweating is a significant predictor of hair cortisol levels.
1 citations
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September 2003 in “Annals of Epidemiology”
23 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth by changing the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with low levels helping and high levels hindering growth.
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document provided instructions for completing a CME exam on diagnosing and managing hair loss.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The instruments are valid but don't fully capture the emotional impact on adolescents with alopecia areata.
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
2 citations
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January 1972 Hair can measure exposure to radioisotopes.
1 citations
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July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.