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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.
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October 2017 in “ecancermedicalscience” Breast cancer alters specific molecular structures in hair, which revert after cancer removal.
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October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
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August 1996 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” Red deer hair cells offer a new way to study how hormones affect hair growth.
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
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April 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 3-year-old girl has a rare condition causing sparse hair and nail issues, with minimal improvement from treatment.
July 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” Many people with hair loss have low vitamin D levels.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Farudodstat may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
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August 2003 in “Steroids” Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
May 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair analysis can effectively assess long-term hormone activity in young children.
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September 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hair count values should be standardized for each scalp region to evaluate hair disorders in Asians.
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December 1987 in “Fertility and sterility” The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.
August 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Hair-related body dysmorphic disorder is common in hair loss patients and needs early recognition for proper treatment.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that the Leptin receptor is a consistent marker for hair follicle dermal cells, which may help future hair research.
January 2019 in “Figshare” Redheaded people have higher levels of vitamin D precursor, suggesting their hair color may be an adaptation to low sunlight areas.
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December 2017 in “Scientific reports” The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
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January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
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January 1985 in “PubMed” Low zinc levels in hair are linked to hair loss and diaper rash in infants.
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June 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found average numbers for different types of hair follicles in the scalp and observed differences between men and women, suggesting reasons for more common hair shedding in women.
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April 2025 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” The occipital region is best for measuring cortisol and cortisone, while the posterior vertex is better for OEA, SEA, and PEA.
June 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Trace element deficiencies may contribute to diffuse alopecia.