March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by diet, genetics, and psychological factors.
March 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” Humans likely became hairless to better regulate body temperature.
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October 2018 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Certain bacteria and fungi are linked to healthy scalps and dandruff, suggesting that the scalp's microbial balance affects its health.
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August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
April 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Early exposure to sexualized content and poor lifestyle choices may lead to early hair loss.
Certain gut bacteria may protect against or increase the risk of hair loss.
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March 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
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February 1946 in “Canadian Journal of Research/Canadian journal of research” Hereditary factors cause hair loss in mice by affecting skin and hair follicle structure.
January 2024 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” Environmental and social factors greatly affect women's reproductive health.
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July 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Wearing a hijab changes the common bacteria and fungi on the scalp, possibly affecting skin health.
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.
Geography affects skin microbiome more than genetics, but genetics still play a role.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
Scalp microbiome in young women is mainly affected by sensitivity, sebum, and lifestyle.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Washing hair daily is better and preferred, with no negative effects.
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January 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” Diet changes can improve skin health by altering the immune response and skin microbiome.
December 2023 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” People interested in aesthetics, personality, and social life care more about their appearance and beauty routines.
4 citations
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September 2023 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” Scalp bacteria affect genes linked to hair health and growth.
May 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Different tiny organisms live in human hair follicles and can affect both health and skin conditions, including acne and hair loss.
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December 2023 in “PubMed” Diet may help manage hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Diet and gut health may influence acne development.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Pets in Egypt can pass skin fungus, especially Microsporum canis, to humans, with outdoor and young pets being more at risk.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
January 1980 in “Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association” Iodine deficiency in sows likely caused hair loss in newborn piglets.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with palmoplantar pustulosis, especially with bone issues, have different mouth bacteria compared to healthy people.
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April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Dandruff scalps have unstable microbes, more Malassezia, less Cutibacterium, and targeting Lactobacillus may help.
26 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry” Dental erosion is common in adolescents and is linked to diet and higher socioeconomic status.
18 citations
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Certain bacteria may influence alopecia areata risk, but skin bacteria don't mediate gut-skin effects.