July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wearing a hijab doesn't cause hair loss, but how it's worn can lead to hair issues, and many affected women don't seek medical help.
13 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of natural pharmaceuticals” Unripe banana extract may promote hair growth similar to minoxidil.
July 2017 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” Ayurvedic treatments effectively and permanently treated hair loss in a week.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Access Microbiology” Some moulds can cause skin issues and produce enzymes that may increase their harmfulness.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Some breast cancer treatments cause hair loss similar to male pattern baldness, which can be improved with minoxidil.
July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dutasteride microinfusion and microneedling both effectively treat male hair loss.
10 citations
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August 2020 in “Drug metabolism and drug interactions” The NUDT15 gene variant causes severe side effects from azathioprine in some Indian patients.
12 citations
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October 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical 5% minoxidil lacks strong evidence for treating alopecia areata.
September 2019 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Ayurvedic treatment with Bhringraj Vati and coconut oil was safe and effective for reducing hair fall.
April 2026 in “BMC Oral Health” Finasteride can cause recurrent mouth ulcers.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” People with lupus in Mauritius face many challenges and need more support and understanding.
10 citations
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September 1997 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” Mirex seems to promote a unique group of skin cells different from those affected by another tumor promoter, TPA.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
21 citations
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April 1982 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” Certain fungi protect skin health, but changes can allow harmful fungi to cause serious infections, needing more research for treatment and control.
18 citations
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April 1986 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth in early baldness stages and prevents baldness in non-bald scalps.
December 2016 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Mus pahari mice have fragile skin due to abnormal collagen and elastin.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” A baby had a rare case of widespread milia, which was treated and is being monitored.
January 2014 in “IOSR journal of pharmacy” Adalimumab can cause complete hair loss in rare cases.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Upadacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.
21 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”
29 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” Most hair loss in captive rhesus macaques is likely due to environmental and behavioral factors.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Morphology” Shikonin, a small molecule, speeds up skin wound healing in mice.
March 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Facial hyperpigmentation improved with oral isotretinoin and ivermectin cream after Demodex mites were identified as the cause.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Sulfur mustard damages hair follicles and sebaceous glands in mice.
12 citations
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June 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical” A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
30 citations
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October 1999 in “Differentiation” Mutant MK6a transgenes in mice cause blistering, hair loss, and potential human alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” A litter of cats had a hair condition similar to a mouse mutation, leading to hair loss and abnormal hair and skin.
November 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”