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July 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Proper haircare and communication with doctors are key to managing hair loss and avoiding damage.
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May 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
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March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
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March 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” The HIF-2α/ARNT complex is important for hair follicle development by controlling cell growth.
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
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November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
January 2024 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Low ferritin levels are linked to increased hair loss; no link found between vitamin B12, TSH levels, and hair loss.
September 2022 in “Journal of Theoretical Biology” Hair follicles can regenerate after radiation damage but not during a specific growth phase.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Wool fibre curvature is due to longer orthocortical cells compared to paracortical cells.
July 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair transplantation moves hair to bald areas and it should grow like it did before, but it's not a perfect cure for hair loss.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain microRNAs are important for human hair growth and health.
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July 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Women with and without hair loss have similar amounts of exogen hairs, so these hairs are not a key factor in hair loss conditions.
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January 2002 Hair shine can be measured by how it reflects laser light.
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February 1991 Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
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August 2022 in “Molecules” A hair test shows promise for early mood disorder diagnosis.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are unequal access to wigs for alopecia patients in the UK, needing policy changes for fairness.
September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” FUE with DHI effectively restores natural hair growth in difficult areas.
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January 1988 Hair follicles have unique proteins that vary by species and are influenced by nutrition.
November 2025 in “Physics of Fluids” Low-intensity ultrasound can safely enhance hair regrowth by selecting the right frequency and intensity.
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
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March 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair dye can make it hard to diagnose scalp conditions correctly.
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” A girl had two rare hair conditions that helped understand their overlap.
March 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Asian men have varying hair densities, important for hair transplant success.