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August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Shaving can cause a viral skin infection that looks like bacterial folliculitis.
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July 1984 in “Nutrition Research” Selenium increased in hair but not in blood after taking supplements.
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Higher interleukin-15 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata, but not to age or gender.
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June 2024 in “Food Chemistry X” Pomegranate leaf shows promise for health benefits, but more human trials are needed.
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July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Interleukin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients but don't predict disease severity or duration.
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April 2021 in “Heliyon” Pomegranate leaf extract may help with hair growth, dandruff, and lice.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil improves hair growth and patient satisfaction.
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July 2017 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.
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November 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
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December 2016 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Higher MIF levels in alopecia areata patients suggest it could be a treatment target and disease predictor.
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May 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” LH and hCG reduce certain protein levels in women's skin.
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March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy improves hair growth and dermal papilla cell function.
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December 2023 in “Antioxidants” Blackberry leaves have stronger antioxidant properties than raspberry leaves.
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November 2019 in “South African Medical Journal” Lye and no-lye hair relaxers can damage skin.
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December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sweet syndrome can be the only sign of hairy cell leukemia relapse.
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January 2018 in “Jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry” Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome causes early tooth loss and skin issues, needing early dental diagnosis.
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September 2021 in “Lasers in Medical Science”
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February 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-level laser therapy safely and effectively improves hair growth and coverage for male and female pattern hair loss.
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Langerhans' cells are not involved in hair depigmentation in these mice.
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May 2017 in “Symmetry” Higher androgen levels are linked to less asymmetry in !Kung San males.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” Psoriasis lesions have fewer and smaller oil glands, which might affect the condition's development.
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Autologous epidermal cell suspensions speed up healing and reduce complications in skin lesion treatment but have limited impact on cosmetic outcomes.
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September 2020 in “Metabolites” Hair color and length affect metabolite profiles in hair, so they should be considered in hair analysis.
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July 2016 in “Clinical and translational science” Sorafenib often causes mucositis, hand-foot syndrome, rash, alopecia, diarrhea, and fatigue.
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September 2015 in “Folia Histochemica Et Cytobiologica” Finasteride treatment in male rats can reduce fertility and affect sperm development in their offspring.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.