28 citations
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December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some medications might reverse gray hair, especially those that reduce inflammation or stimulate pigment production, and vitamin B might help.
24 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporin A helps damaged hair follicles regrow hair quickly.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain cells outside the hair follicle's bulge area can quickly regenerate damaged hair follicles, potentially helping to reduce hair loss from cancer treatments.
15 citations
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September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Increased PPARGC1α relates to hair thinning in common baldness.
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.
8 citations
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September 1995 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Calcipotriol treatment for scalp psoriasis does not cause hair loss.
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
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March 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” HAPLN1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
46 citations
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October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
26 citations
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
23 citations
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May 2005 in “British Journal of Cancer” Plucked human hair can be used to study drug effects on certain cell markers.
20 citations
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May 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair thickness and length in children with a hair disorder called Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Nature Communications” Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
Loose anagen hair syndrome in children may improve with age, but treatment results vary.
46 citations
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December 2003 in “Advances in neonatal care” Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
36 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of dermatological science” Human hair has a protective lipid layer that can be damaged by moisture and treatments, affecting hair growth and health.
126 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
January 2020 in “Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies” Canine hair follicle stem cells are located in the isthmus/bulge region of the hair follicle.
19 citations
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July 2011 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” The hair follicle bulge is an important area for adult stem cells involved in hair growth and repair, with potential for medical use needing more research.
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.