January 2021 in “Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology” Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
The method effectively measures hair elasticity and could be useful in forensics.
Hair product allergies are common, especially to hair dyes, and hairdressers are at higher risk.
April 2024 in “Diagnostics” Most orthodontic patients with missing teeth also have hair disorders.
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can cause severe allergic reactions.
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June 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Two cases showed skin abnormalities without bone or neural defects.
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June 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Permanent hair dye may cause total hair loss.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The patient with a misplaced pituitary gland and interrupted pituitary stalk is being treated with hormone replacement.
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April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress in mice delays hair growth and treatments blocking substance P can partly reverse this effect.