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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2022 in “Cell reports” Eating a high-fat fish oil diet caused mice to lose hair due to a specific immune cell activity in the skin linked to a protein called E-FABP.
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July 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Delaying hair loss treatment reduces its effectiveness.
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A trial showed that a new treatment is safe and effective for male pattern baldness, with most participants growing new hair.
191 citations
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September 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Hair follicle stem cells use specific chromatin changes to control their growth and differentiation.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair follicle stem cells have significant potential for treating various disorders.
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January 2016 in “Companion animal” Cats lose hair due to itching or health issues, needing various tests for diagnosis.
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May 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hyaluronic acid fillers for temporal lifting can cause hair loss without scarring.
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September 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
59 citations
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January 2021 in “Genes” Twelve key genes may improve cashmere production by influencing hair follicle cycles.
28 citations
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March 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant emotional and social challenges, especially with more hair loss.
January 2026 in “Materialia” Porcine ADM scaffold helps hair growth in mice.
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November 2018 in “Nature Cell Biology” Stem cells help heal skin wounds by moving and changing roles, working with other cells, and needing more research on their activation and behavior.
25 citations
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February 2022 in “JAAD International” Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Older mice have stiffer skin with less elasticity due to changes in collagen and skin structure, affecting aging and hair loss.
20 citations
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April 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” A mix of specific inhibitors and a growth factor helps keep hair growth cells from losing their properties in the lab.
6 citations
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August 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” Tocilizumab treatment was associated with significant hair regrowth in one patient and temporary hair loss followed by regrowth in another.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
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May 1965 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
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May 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.
December 2019 in “Journal of pediatrics & neonatology” A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
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December 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.