June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
March 2022 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new method accurately measures nine steroid hormones in human serum with high sensitivity.
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January 2023 in “BMC plant biology” Scientists found new genetic areas that affect how rice root hairs grow and develop.
121 citations
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
5 citations
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Only qualified doctors should do hair restoration surgery.
January 2012 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial Research Information System (University of Genoa)” Hair cortisol reliably indicates stress in rabbits.
5 citations
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December 2023 in “Current Biology” A feedback loop between LRH and RSL4 controls root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The 2015 ISHRS workshop in Denver successfully improved training for hair restoration surgery assistants.
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January 1997 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” Whole hair strands can reliably measure gamma ray exposure using ESR techniques, but samples should be analyzed quickly or stored in liquid nitrogen.
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.
12 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
47 citations
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May 1994 in “Experimental Brain Research” The mystacial pad's innervation in adult rats is more complex than previously thought.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Alopecia areata patients have higher systemic inflammation, even in mild cases.
11 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Having PCOS does not make hidradenitis suppurativa worse.
Spironolactone was effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism.
11 citations
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September 2020 in “Steroids” A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
70 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
September 2012 in “European journal of psychotraumatology” A new method accurately measures long-term hormone levels in hair.
60 citations
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December 2015 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have higher levels of cell-free DNA in their blood.
36 citations
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February 2016 in “British journal of pharmacology” Sirtuin 1 could be a potential drug target for treating hypertrophic scars.
9 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to autoinflammation and immune system issues.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
70 citations
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August 1995 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
15 citations
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April 1960 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Hirsutism perception varies by culture and individual.