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January 1985 in “PubMed” Low zinc levels in hair are linked to hair loss and diaper rash in infants.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The new "whisker follicle microinjection assay" can test how different biomolecules affect hair growth and color.
Women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of most blood steroids and binding proteins, but higher dehydroepiandrosterone. Some also have low "sex hormone-binding globulin" and "corticosteroide-binding globulin" capacity, and high "free androgen index" and "free cortisol index". Diane treatment can normalize these levels and improve hair conditions.
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November 2020 in “Physiology & behavior” People with depression often have higher hair cortisol levels, while those with PTSD tend to have lower levels, but more research is needed to understand this fully.
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Dermoscopes help tell FPHL apart from other hair loss types and can detect it early by identifying specific patterns.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which are linked to more severe and longer-lasting hair loss, but vitamin D receptor levels in the skin don't show the same pattern and don't predict treatment success.
June 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The document corrects errors in a table about hair loss in women.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Epidemiology” The study concluded that examining the scalp with a special magnifying device helps diagnose the cause of widespread hair loss in adult women.
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March 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C Methods” 3D images of skin show collagen is evenly spread, but elastic fibers are fewer near hair follicles.
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
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August 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” Researchers developed a new, precise method to measure hair loss in mice using image analysis.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia affect quality of life similarly.
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October 2007 in “PubMed” Polyquaternium-70 shampoo is best for reducing frizz.
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February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology” Shorter, thinner hairs indicate AGA, while longer, thicker hairs suggest CTE; counting and measuring shed hairs helps diagnose hair loss type.
September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical finasteride may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms.
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study created a 27-item measure to assess the impact of skin diseases.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.
January 2024 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Low ferritin levels are linked to increased hair loss; no link found between vitamin B12, TSH levels, and hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “AIP conference proceedings” High-resolution x-ray images showed three main structures in human hair: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
4 citations
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January 1991 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology” The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss patterns differ between males and females due to 5 master regulators and JAK-STAT signaling affects hair growth.
30 citations
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December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Parietal scalp area has lower hair density and smaller hair diameter in women with hair loss.
25 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Testosterone affects hair follicles differently across body sites, with beard hair follicles showing more activity of a specific enzyme and presence of androgen receptors compared to scalp hair.
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September 1975 in “Journal of Animal Science” Moose hair can track past mineral levels, except zinc.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Significant hair regrowth doesn't always mean complete hair recovery in alopecia areata.
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August 2022 in “Molecules” A hair test shows promise for early mood disorder diagnosis.