7 citations
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November 2014 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
September 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Non-invasive methods can effectively monitor hair growth cycles, aiding hair loss treatment development.
8 citations
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May 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 14-year-old girl's black hair showed unique color changes, suggesting early greying.
44 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
20 citations
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August 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the hairless gene causes a rare hair loss disorder.
33 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
30 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” UV-enhanced trichoscopy helps diagnose hair shaft disorders like pili annulati.
22 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Hair follicles form hard α-keratin filaments in four steps, showing structural differences.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “JAMA dermatology” Poliosis causes white hair patches due to lack of melanin.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosis in the bulge area of hair follicles can cause hair thinning in male pattern baldness, and drugs that inhibit fibrosis might help reverse this.
1 citations
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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.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” These hair loss conditions might be part of a spectrum, not separate issues.
September 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
30 citations
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October 2010 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
Afro-textured hair needs specialized care due to its unique genetic and structural properties.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
August 2020 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” A new mutation in the Hairless gene causes hair loss in two Pakistani families.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman with hair loss condition experienced rare hair color return, suggesting it might help diagnose the condition.
5 citations
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March 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” A rare case of severe scalp hair loss and nail issues in keratosis follicularis was observed.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting older women, with no known cause and treatments that may help stabilize hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
36 citations
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October 2014 in “Langmuir” Bleaching hair removes its protective top layer and exposes more hydrophilic groups, changing its chemical surface and affecting how it interacts with products.
21 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Various potential triggers may be causing the rise in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and avoiding these could help stop the disease's increase.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to androgens, with the connection between the muscle and hair follicle determining if the loss is reversible.
Combining vertical and horizontal sectioning improves scalp biopsy analysis for alopecia.