5 citations
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly affects emotional well-being and daily activities, suggesting a need for patient-centered care.
Mutations in the hairless protein gene cause hair loss.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
78 citations
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
11 citations
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August 2017 in “Supportive care in cancer” Madarosis (eyebrow and eyelash loss) significantly affects quality of life for breast cancer patients on taxane-based chemotherapy.
89 citations
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March 1990 in “PubMed” Shaving is the most effective temporary hair removal method for facial hirsutism.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Care España” Careful monitoring is needed when using oral minoxidil for hair loss due to potential side effects.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Enlarged facial pores are denser, more contrasted, and linked to changes in skin structure and hair follicles.
12 citations
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April 1987 in “PubMed” Low-dose spironolactone is safe and effective for treating hirsutism.
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April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
64 citations
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January 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
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February 2022 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Severe hypothyroidism can cause eyebrow hair loss, but improves with thyroid hormone treatment.
November 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women lost hair after mesotherapy for hair loss, with one having permanent and the other temporary hair loss.
82 citations
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
38 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
December 2024 in “Chemical Senses” Taste disorders in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome are severe in the front of the tongue but improve with treatment.
49 citations
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April 1997 in “Human reproduction” Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
Transgender patients face more barriers to oral healthcare, leading to poorer oral health and quality of life.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Björnstad syndrome can cause hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with baricitinib and minoxidil may help.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) significantly improves long-lasting post-viral smell dysfunction.
October 2025 in “F1000Research” Postmenopausal women with excess male hormones may have ovarian tumors, and surgery usually cures them.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.
107 citations
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September 1968 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using hot combs can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp's crown.
8 citations
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August 2014 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” ODC overexpression in hair cells increases tumor growth by reducing Notch signaling.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” PCOS is the main cause of hirsutism, often linked to insulin resistance.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new face mask with Eflornithine can potentially reduce facial hair growth and moisturize skin.
August 2017 in “Journal of pediatric surgery case reports” A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lower nitric oxide and higher fibrinogen found in hirsute women; impaired sexual function in 22.6% of hair loss patients, linked to psoriasis severity.
Most excessive hair growth is due to idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS; treatment starts with cosmetic methods and drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone, with results in 6-12 months.