24 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
April 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Knockout mice showed anemia and hair loss, suggesting other ways exist for iron absorption.
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) boosts hair growth and human scalp hair follicles have their own growth hormone system.
October 2023 in “Psychiatry research. Case reports” A new HRAS gene variant may cause a range of symptoms including intellectual disability and psychiatric issues.
11 citations
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September 2000 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that awareness and understanding of hidradenitis suppurativa are increasing, but effective treatments are still needed.
23 citations
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July 2016 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” CDH3-related disease causes worsening eye and hair issues.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
35 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The DQB1*03 allele is linked to higher alopecia areata risk in Italians.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because the content is not accessible.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and could be used in new hair loss treatments.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
53 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle cells help protect against immune attacks by regulating T-cell activity.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hidradenitis suppurativa who are more resilient tend to have better quality of life and less anxiety and depression.
4 citations
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January 1994 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” PTHrP regulates various normal body functions, including bone development, skin, and muscle function.
January 2026 in “Medicine” Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation, but more safety studies are needed.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “BioMed Research International” Noncrosslinked hyaluronic acid helps human hair cells grow and could be a potential hair loss treatment.
14 citations
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate temporarily reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism but doesn't change hormone levels.
Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles without harmful effects.
19 citations
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November 2015 in “Radiation Oncology” Hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy prevents hair loss and preserves cognitive function.
December 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hedgehog signaling controls hair follicle development and can affect skin cancer growth.
May 2025 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” Photobiomodulation did not significantly improve hair density in dogs with alopecia X.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Idiopathic hirsutism is the most common cause of hirsutism in women, followed by PCOS.
5 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hairless dogs can be used to study human hypertrophic scars.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Hirsutism greatly affects mental health and quality of life, especially in young women.
67 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with Focal Dermal Hypoplasia often experience skin, nail, hair, and bone issues, and may benefit from calcium and vitamin D supplements.
December 2022 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” Dutasteride potentially improves cell survival and reduces retinal damage in retinitis pigmentosa.
7 citations
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August 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Medroxyprogesterone acetate injections are more effective than topical ointment in treating excessive hair growth in women.