29 citations
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April 1995 in “Endocrinology” Finasteride doesn't affect bone density in male rats.
March 2023 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Low levels of zinc and ferritin may be linked to the severity of alopecia areata in Iraqi patients.
March 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low levels of zinc and ferritin may worsen alopecia areata.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “PLoS ONE” The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” Large-scale reconstructions enhance understanding of vibrissal sensory mapping in the brain.
79 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Burn injuries in mice heal similarly to humans, with inflammation and cell changes normalizing over time.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different immune cells like platelets, mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages, T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells all play roles in skin wound healing, but more research is needed due to inconsistent results and the complex nature of the immune response.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Social media, especially Instagram and TikTok, strongly influences people's motivation for cosmetic surgery in Japan.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
February 2026 in “Optics” Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
July 2025 in “Nano Research” Nanotechnology can improve tissue healing by controlling immune responses.
Proper niche formation in Drosophila requires Slit-Robo signaling for cell migration.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause hair to become progressively kinked.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening” A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
12 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric dermatology” Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
2 citations
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” APKH in young males may signal early hair loss and needs early attention.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two Hispanic women developed Plica neuropathica, a condition causing tangled hair, possibly due to hair damage and various risk factors.
September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.
61 citations
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April 1980 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new syndrome may link skin, growth, mental, and hair issues.
December 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Netherton syndrome causes skin and hair issues, confirmed by "bamboo hair" under dermoscopy, with no cure but managed with topical treatments.
Hair dysplasias involve various hair disorders causing fragility, breakage, and poor hair adhesion.
Frizzy hair is fragile and can lead to hair loss and damage if not properly cared for.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.