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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
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November 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman developed a persistent skin rash and hair loss from a condition linked to her increased L-tryptophan intake.
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August 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sublingual minoxidil safely promotes hair growth.
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June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
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April 2022 in “Biomolecules” Higher miR-34a levels and the A variant of the MIR-34A gene are linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata.
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June 2019 in “Innovare journal of medical sciences” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
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July 2011 in “Climacteric” Long-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women can improve certain health markers, hair loss is common regardless of hormone use, stopping estrogen doesn't increase breast cancer risk, smoking does, and a balanced BMI is linked to lower mortality.
September 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Isotretinoin can cause hair loss, and reducing the dose or using supplements like vitamin D and iron may help.
January 2024 in “Journal of medical clinical case reports” NX35growth™ effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair health.
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September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
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February 2007 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
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July 2007 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” A tripeptide-copper complex may help hair grow by increasing cell growth and decreasing cell death.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Somatostatin may help protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
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April 2018 in “Physiology & Behavior” Finasteride raises suicide-linked aggression and stops clozapine's positive effects in schizophrenia animals.
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December 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” An elderly man's hair grew back after treatment with secukinumab, possibly due to reduced scalp inflammation or the medication's direct effects.
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January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” Keratin proteins are consistent across different hair types from the same person.
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
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March 2020 in “Genes” Disrupting the FGF5 gene in rabbits leads to longer hair by extending the hair growth phase.
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Black henna tattoos can cause severe allergies to hair and textile dyes, and there's a need for greater public awareness and regulation.