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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” A new method using gentian violet dye makes it easier to see and work with white hair in hair transplant surgeries.
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September 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Found 32 genes linked to male baldness, affecting hair growth and stress-related pathways.
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May 2017 in “Data in Brief” Five molecular elements identified as potential future targets for hair loss therapy.
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January 1990 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Minoxidil does not specifically target any hair follicle cells.
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
September 2021 in “PubMed” Hair transplantation is effective for treating scar-related hair loss on the head and neck.
July 2021 in “World journal of plastic surgery” Hair transplantation is effective for treating scar-related hair loss on the head and neck.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chest hair can be used for scalp hair transplants when there's not enough scalp hair.
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” ME1 and PPAR signaling may influence hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
February 2021 in “PubMed” A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.
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April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.
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October 1979 in “Laboratory animals” Hairless rats are good for testing anti-inflammatory drugs, similar to haired rats, without needing to remove fur.
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January 1998 in “Genes & Development” Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp basal cell carcinoma may be more aggressive and harder to treat than other types, requiring special attention and further research.
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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December 2003 in “Advances in neonatal care” Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
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September 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” More than half of patients who had acromegaly surgery experienced hair loss, with varying degrees of recovery.
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
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December 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma helps dog hair regrow faster than microneedling alone.
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Examining Survivin levels may help understand premature greying of hair.
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.