63 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physics” The new model detects hair clusters more accurately and efficiently, helping with early hair loss treatment and diagnosis.
May 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
January 2005 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Hair loss may be linked to imbalances in trace elements.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
89 citations
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September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
19 citations
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
March 2016 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
June 2008 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Instructional sheets can help patients manage hair disorders.
27 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
19 citations
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November 1993 in “Mammalian Genome” A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
December 2024 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” The woman's hair loss pattern doesn't match typical conditions like alopecia areata or female pattern hair loss.
2 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Grafted human scalp samples on mice can produce human hair, useful for studying hair genetics.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” Long-term use of minoxidil may cause hair follicles to transform into noticeable terminal hairs, leading to trichostasis spinulosa.
31 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Examining hair shape can help predict Alopecia Areata's progression.
13 citations
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July 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” Tight cornrow braids may cause hair loss.
33 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
68 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
17 citations
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November 1967 in “American Journal of Anatomy” Hairless mice have longer hair follicles and abnormal structures during the catagen phase.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
10 citations
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March 1973 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth and needs careful diagnosis and treatment, considering its psychological effects.
34 citations
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November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
42 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.