78 citations
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
5 citations
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March 2000 in “PubMed” The study found that using polyamide synthetic hair for implants is generally safe and gives good results with proper medical follow-up.
1 citations
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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” The conclusion suggests that early signs of hidradenitis suppurativa may start in the hair follicle, with genetic and immune factors playing a role, highlighting the need for more research on the hair follicle's immune system.
20 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” JAK inhibitors may soon be a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair and scalp disorder visits at a medical center increased over the past decade.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Epidemiology” The study concluded that examining the scalp with a special magnifying device helps diagnose the cause of widespread hair loss in adult women.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Female pattern hair loss is common in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various hair disorders have different treatments, including medication, surgery, and addressing underlying causes.
July 2016 in “Biometrics & Biostatistics International Journal” New guidelines using video aim to ensure honest reporting of hair loss treatments.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” A 15-year-old boy's severe scalp condition improved significantly with adalimumab and baricitinib treatment.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors help hair growth by boosting beta-catenin activity in hair root cells.
September 1997 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
2 citations
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November 2024 in “PeerJ” Long non-coding RNAs play a role in hair growth stages of Hetian sheep, affecting wool quality.
May 2018 in “Academic Medicine” Hair loss can cause significant emotional and psychological distress.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Anaesthesia” Proper precautions can prevent hair loss after robotic gynecological surgery.
93 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K25, K27, and K28 are found in all inner root sheath layers of hair, while K26 is only in the cuticle.
November 2015 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” 1 citations
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January 2018 in “Open Scholarship Institutional Repository (Washington University in St. Louis)” Medieval authors used hair in literature to challenge identity and societal norms.
July 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
33 citations
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September 1987 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Uncombable hair is inherited dominantly with complete penetrance.
November 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” More people are choosing hair restoration surgery.
19 citations
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
January 2025 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College” Alopecia Areata affects both genders almost equally, mostly on the scalp, with common signs like yellow dots and exclamation mark hairs, especially in young people.
December 2022 in “The Journal of Cosmetic Medicine” Hairline-lowering surgery effectively reduces a high hairline with immediate, noticeable results.
March 2026 in “Immunological Medicine” Janus kinase inhibitors help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but not everyone responds, and relapses can happen.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dual-targeting therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors may treat both alopecia areata and other immune diseases.
21 citations
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Tightly curled scalp hair helps reduce heat from the sun, protecting against overheating.
A coordinated approach combining medical, trichological, and visual support is needed to better manage hair loss.