17 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New techniques improve hair restoration success.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can mimic hair disorders by altering genes in lab-grown human hair follicles, but these follicles lack some features of natural ones.
20 citations
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
37 citations
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March 2018 in “Trends in Plant Science” pH, calcium, and reactive oxygen species regulate plant cell growth, with key roles for NADPH oxidases and plasma membrane H+-ATPases.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” New hair transplant method allows for hair regrowth in the donor area and less scarring.
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
37 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
501 citations
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October 2008 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
28 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
January 2006 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” Cattle hair isotope analysis can reveal diet and farm system characteristics.
77 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
25 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser and light treatments can effectively remove hair long-term.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Scientific reports” The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
20 citations
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December 2010 in “Burns” PL-FUT is an effective hair restoration method for burn victims with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.
15 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can sometimes result in unnatural-looking hair, wide scars, and poorly designed hairlines, but these issues can be corrected with careful planning, various techniques, and possibly medical therapy.
10 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.
November 2025 in “Communications Biology” Human hair contains many different molecules that change along its length, influenced by personal care products.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” The herbal hair oil effectively nourishes hair and helps with dandruff, hair loss, and split ends without causing skin irritation.
17 citations
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June 2012 in “The Anatolian journal of cardiology” Premature hair graying may be a sign of increased risk for heart disease, indicating biological age is more important than actual age.
17 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Successful surgical hair restoration requires careful planning, precise execution, and proper aftercare, using techniques like follicular unit transplantation and correct hair angling for best cosmetic results.
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that careful planning, efficient use of every hair graft, and setting surgical priorities are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
8 citations
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July 2010 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Adding more glutathione to the preservation solution doesn't reduce oxidative stress in hair transplants.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.
41 citations
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December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” South Korean women with hair loss have lower hair density and thickness compared to healthy women.
6 citations
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June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
128 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.
June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.