December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
August 2018 in “Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products” Transfollicular drug delivery can improve medication absorption through hair follicles.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
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May 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa mainly affects the nose, with many tiny hairs in one follicle, possibly influenced by hormones and sunlight.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” BFNB could be a promising treatment for hair growth.
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June 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Artificial hair implants can still cause side effects despite improvements.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Titanium nanoparticles may trigger frontal fibrosing alopecia, so avoid products with them.
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January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” A simple, safe, and cost-effective method using adhesive drapes effectively removes hair from scalp grafts, reducing infection risk.
The document concludes that most hair loss treatments don't work, balding isn't caused by dandruff, and hair loss may indicate serious health issues that require medical attention.
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January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
November 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The boy's hair fully regrew after treatment for a rare hair loss condition.
26 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shape is determined by genetic, molecular, and cellular factors.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “Advances in therapy” Proper diagnosis and treatment of childhood hair loss require distinguishing between alopecia and trichotillomania.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be determined from the provided text.
15 citations
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
October 2017 in “Doctoral thesis, UCL (University College London).” Lipid-based nanoparticles are effective for applying hair growth treatments to the skin.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
Nourkrin® with Marilex® may significantly increase hair growth and alopecia could be an early sign of metabolic syndrome.
6 citations
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November 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Photothermolysis is the best method for permanent hair removal.
January 2012 in “Open MIND” Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
41 citations
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December 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting MED1 in skin cells causes hair loss and skin changes.
41 citations
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October 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
20 citations
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January 1979 in “JAMA” Fiber implantation for baldness is not recommended because it causes many problems and doesn't work well.
21 citations
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
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October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The connective tissue around hair follicles changes structure throughout the hair cycle.
22 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
December 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 2 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” β-interferon injections for melanoma can cause excessive hair growth at the injection sites.