2 citations
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January 2010 Hair density is better measured by counting hairs over 40 microns thick.
July 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 4 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition caused scarring hair loss on the scalp.
21 citations
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March 2017 in “Skin research and technology” Removing external lipids from hair reduces moisture and increases strength, while removing internal lipids decreases water permeability.
19 citations
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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” LHTric-1 is a specific antibody useful for studying hair and nail formation.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products used for 4 weeks made hair smoother.
12 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric dermatology” Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The mutant HR bmh protein affects hair follicle formation by failing to repress vitamin D receptor activity.
9 citations
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December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Lipedematous alopecia involves a thickened scalp and hair loss, with limited effective treatments available.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Plica Polonica is a rare hair disorder causing severe matting, managed by detangling or cutting, and prevented with regular hair care.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Wigs and hair prosthetics boost confidence and quality of life for people with hair loss.
22 citations
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April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.
4 citations
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March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be provided as the content is not available.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
November 2002 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman has a permanent hair loss condition treated with steroids and new medicines, but hair might not regrow.
16 citations
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August 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Removing the liver tumor improved the patient's skin condition and hair growth.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be determined.
15 citations
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August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.
33 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
109 citations
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Manipulating the catagen and telogen phases of hair growth could lead to treatments for hair disorders.
Hyaluronic acid in shampoo penetrated hair well, reduced frizz, and improved hair strength and moisture.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A Saudi girl was diagnosed with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, a rare condition causing easy hair loss without scarring.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” Shampoo B, which uses water-soluble silicone, is better at detangling hair in wet conditions due to its two-layer conditioning film.
Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.