Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Many skin products get contaminated with bacteria, especially if they're in jars or previously opened.
January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” The Turkish version of the MAIA-2 Scale is valid and reliable for patients at a dermatology clinic.
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November 2009 in “New Zealand journal of psychology” Future anxiety about male pattern baldness is linked to personality traits and social perceptions.
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February 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Alopecia areata severity is influenced by factors like long disease duration, relapses, treatment response, and mental health, leading to the creation of a new severity measurement tool.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New scale reliably assesses male hair loss with female pattern.
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August 2023 in “Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy” Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may reduce social anxiety and improve wellbeing in people with alopecia areata.
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May 2001 in “Endocrinology” Mrp3 helps in wound healing and hair growth.
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December 2020 in “Palaeogeography, palaeoclimatology, palaeoecology” Elephant tusks and hair reveal seasonal diet and climate changes.
February 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Higher prenatal anxiety is linked to lower cortisol levels in newborns' hair.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Addressing alexithymia can improve anxiety and depression in alopecia areata patients.
October 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” People with alopecia areata often have more anxiety and depression.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes negative emotions and stress due to hair loss and emotional triggers.
August 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride users have a very low risk of mental health issues, but those with hair loss may have slightly higher anxiety and depression.
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October 2024 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research” Postpartum hair loss can increase anxiety in new mothers.
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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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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” People with alopecia areata are more likely to have anxiety and depression and a lower quality of life.
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January 2017 in “Science” Some wound-healing cells can turn into fat cells around new hair growth in mice.
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March 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” WNT10A helps esophageal cancer cells spread and keep renewing themselves.
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May 1991 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Trichohyalin is also found in the outer layers of normal human skin.
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July 2015 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Fractional laser resurfacing is effective and safe for skin treatment, with benefits like less downtime and a low risk of adverse events.
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Reports” Krt15+ cells in the mouse intestine resist radiation and can start tumors.
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April 1949 in “The journal of experimental zoology” Testosterone applied to rabbit skin increases skin cell growth and changes skin structure.
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July 2016 in “The Prostate” Metformin may lower PSA levels, possibly affecting prostate cancer development.
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May 1989 in “PubMed” Psoriasis on the scalp causes smaller oil glands and thinner hair but doesn't lead to hair loss.
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September 1971 in “Metabolism, clinical and experimental” Dihydrotestosterone has a reduced effect on muscle-building in people with testicular feminization syndrome, especially after their gonads are removed.
July 2017 in “Cancer Research” Krt15+ cells in mice can resist radiation, regenerate tissue, and start tumors, suggesting new cancer treatment targets.
Fractional laser resurfacing is effective for skin conditions, has lasting results, quick recovery, and is safe but requires careful consideration of risks.