8 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is found in black-haired Indian children and is often missed, especially in boys.
November 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRH in hair follicles can influence hair color by increasing melanin.
April 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining PRP with LLLT is most effective for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
21 citations
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January 2006 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” A mutation in the VDR gene affects hair cycling without needing ligand binding.
12 citations
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May 2012 in “Endocrinology and metabolism/American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism” Human scalp hair follicles can be used to study how prolactin affects hair growth and cell death.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” A girl had two rare hair conditions that helped understand their overlap.
33 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
March 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The laser system can safely improve recovery and quality of life for cervical cancer patients after surgery.
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Higher androgen levels are linked to more severe hair growth in hirsute women.
Low level laser therapy effectively treats alopecia areata on the scalp.
November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” I'm sorry, but I can't provide a summary as there's no conclusion given in the text.
11 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The levonorgestrel intrauterine device for heavy periods may cause acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.
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September 2023 in “eLife” TLR2 is important for hair growth and can be targeted to treat hair loss.
33 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” ROOT HAIR SPECIFIC 10 (RHS10) reduces the length of root hairs in Arabidopsis plants.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone helps improve symptoms and stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Prolactin affects skin health and may lead to new treatments for skin and hair issues.
August 2025 in “Arabixiv (OSF Preprints)” Low-level laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.
Recombinant human growth hormone helps burn wounds heal faster by increasing blood vessel growth.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Certain long non-coding RNAs are important for controlling hair growth cycles in sheep.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune system genes are linked to a higher risk of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, while others may offer protection.
May 2018 in “Journal of Saidu Medical College Swat” Hirsutism in Afghan women varies by community, influenced by awareness, education, and socio-economic status.
7 citations
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December 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical minoxidil may help treat a rare genetic hair condition with no fully effective treatments yet.
52 citations
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July 1998 in “Urology” Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
March 2025 in “Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan” Many LGBTQ individuals in Lahore face skin issues, with androgenic alopecia, dry skin, and scabies being common, highlighting the need for better healthcare access and provider training.
4 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Long-pulsed ruby laser effectively reduces hair in male-to-female transsexuals.
6 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” LiPADI is a useful tool for monitoring the severity and treatment of lichen planus.