49 citations
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August 2004 in “The FASEB Journal” Mice with human skin protein K8 had more skin problems and cancer.
40 citations
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
30 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
29 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.
16 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Korean patients with PCOS often have skin problems like acne and excess hair, with different symptoms based on their specific PCOS type.
14 citations
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November 2013 in “PloS one” HGF/SF increases skin melanocytes but doesn't change melanin type or amount.
13 citations
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February 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
6 citations
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October 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Relatives of women with PCOS symptoms are more likely to have similar health issues.
6 citations
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July 2007 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The document concludes that using autologous follicular unit implantation is a successful method to correct hairline deformities after facial rejuvenation.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “European heart journal open” Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic treatment can help manage PCOS symptoms.
January 2021 in “Journal of Scientific Research of the Banaras Hindu University” Lifestyle changes and medical treatment can help manage PCOS symptoms in young adults.
Non-invasive methods can effectively diagnose and manage alopecia areata.
January 2011 in “Medicina interna de México” The document concludes that treating the underlying causes of telogen effluvium usually results in hair regrowth.
86 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
41 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
2 citations
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January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
101 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
370 citations
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
81 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shedding is an active process that could be targeted to treat hair loss.
42 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
36 citations
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
25 citations
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September 2006 in “Birth Defects Research” Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
23 citations
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
19 citations
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September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Animals” The Shh gene controls cell growth and death in cashmere goat hair follicles, affecting hair growth.
7 citations
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November 2014 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.