January 2017 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” A 9-month-old baby had a rare, persistent ring-shaped hair loss condition.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress causes hair loss by making the body produce cortisol, which stops hair cells from growing.
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May 2013 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring” Wait 4-5 weeks after drug use before hair testing and cut hair into three segments to confirm single drug exposure.
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October 1992 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” SIP is a better method for measuring hair growth accurately.
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January 1971 in “The American midland naturalist” A simple method can show hair's surface pattern.
April 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hemp seed exosomes may help prevent hair loss caused by DHT.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering” The Gas-Antisolvent process can be effectively modeled and optimized to create Finasteride, a hair growth drug.
15 citations
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May 2009 in “Chemical Physics Letters” A new method accurately measures molecular movement without complex modeling.
7 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Researchers developed a method to measure drugs in hair follicles and found that both water-loving and fat-loving drugs can be detected after being applied to the skin.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction is a less invasive hair transplant method with potential for natural results but has challenges like longer surgery time and higher cost.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Science & Technology” Dissolving microneedles offer efficient, minimally invasive drug delivery through the skin.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sandalore® reduces hair shedding and increases hair volume in women with telogen effluvium.
December 2015 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology” Newborns can experience temporary hair loss in bands, unrelated to sleeping position.
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November 1984 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
October 2025 in “The Laryngoscope” The Endotine Forehead-mini effectively lowers the hairline with lasting results and minimal risks.
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” Cotton honeydew extract improves hair smoothness and reduces damage.
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August 2002 in “PubMed” March 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Geriatric Julia Creek dunnarts often suffer from reproductive and skin diseases, impacting conservation efforts.
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March 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Tracking invalid extraction rates can improve hair transplant outcomes by assessing surgeon skill.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.
26 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Researchers created a 3D hydrogel that mimics human hair follicles, which may help with hair loss treatments.
March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
53 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Dfl mutation in mice causes poor sebaceous gland function and complete hair loss.
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” December 1991 in “Employment relations today” Hair follicle testing is more reliable and effective for drug screening than urinalysis.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Dissolving microneedle patches can effectively deliver drugs over time.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” Dissolving microneedles with finasteride improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
April 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” STITCH improves suture accuracy and efficiency, especially with human help.
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May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that using a phototrichogram with a protractor and tapeline is a reliable and noninvasive way to measure hair loss.