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December 2005 in “Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale” Ancient South American mummies' hair shows high sulfur, calcium, and potassium levels.
March 2026 in “Science China Materials” SeV-Tp speeds up healing of drug-resistant infections by targeting wounds and killing bacteria with light activation.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Microscopic hair analysis is important in forensics but has limitations; new technologies are improving its accuracy.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” Animal hair from 18th-century Mazamet burial sites shows locals used goat, badger, cow, or horse fur for clothing, indicating modest economic status.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combination therapy, including JAK inhibitors, effectively regrows hair and reduces severity in Black children with stubborn Alopecia Areata.
February 2025 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Dual-wavelength laser therapy promotes better hair regrowth than single-wavelength treatments.
August 2024 in “Biophysics Reviews” Mammal hairs have different internal structures.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Photography is essential for tracking hair disease progression, especially with consistent lighting and documenting specific scalp areas.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
April 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Zinc deficiency didn't cause visible hair changes in the patient.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.
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September 2021 in “PubMed” Hair removal methods vary in effectiveness and side effects, with electrolysis being the only permanent solution.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The circadian clock plays a key role in hair growth and its disruption can affect hair regeneration.
December 2022 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A person got uncombable hair syndrome from two copies of chromosome 1 from their mother.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
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December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy” Involucrin helps strengthen the inner parts of human hair.
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March 1999 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
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January 2021 in “Pakistan journal of zoology” Red fox, golden jackal, and gray wolf hairs have similar features but differ in length, thickness, and inner structure.
May 2016 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Proximal hair cortisol is a reliable tool for diagnosing Cushing's Syndrome.
October 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting and implanting hair follicles can create finer, more natural-looking hairlines, with about half of the implanted hairs growing back.
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April 2005 in “Cell” Hair graying happens because certain cells aren't maintained properly.
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April 2009 in “Journal of comparative neurology” P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
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November 1985 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” Switch hair can indicate magnesium and copper levels in beef cows.
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November 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The model successfully grew and differentiated hair follicle cells in the lab.
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January 2011 in “Journal of biomedical optics” OCT is a reliable, noninvasive way to measure hair thickness.