22 citations
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December 1992 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Zinc supplements improved hair and skin conditions in two patients.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Wear” Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
58 citations
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November 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Netherton's disease causes multiple hair defects.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
January 2026 in “AAPS introductions in the pharmaceutical sciences”
4 citations
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November 2012 in “Dermatitis” A man got severe skin irritation after using marking nut sap for hair loss.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher levels of certain nerve-related proteins are linked to hair loss in women with scalp pain.
Trichorrhexis nodosa causes hair to break easily, often affecting young to middle-aged black women.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Men with androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, often have abnormal blood flow in their small blood vessels, which might be linked to inflammation and stress.
11 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Norfolk Terriers have a genetic skin defect causing scaling and blisters due to a keratin issue.
May 2024 in “Indian journal of pharmacy and pharmacology” Luliconazole is more effective than ketoconazole at repairing damaged hair cuticles.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin research and technology” The 12-point scale is better for evaluating small changes in hair condition after using hair care products.
28 citations
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery”
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Beau's lines on fingernails might indicate past severe COVID-19 and risk of reinfection.
October 2019 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Pellagrous dermatitis, caused by niacin deficiency, can be cured with vitamin supplements.
June 2021 in “The Journal of Family Practice” A 69-year-old woman has a fast-growing hand lesion that didn't improve with salicylic acid.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
117 citations
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August 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Abyssinian cats can have a hair abnormality that makes their coat look rough and dull.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “Fibers And Polymers/Fibers and polymers”
12 citations
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February 2006 in “Lipids” Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
33 citations
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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
10 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
12 citations
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September 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” PRP patients show varied symptoms and need more research to understand related conditions.
2 citations
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January 1977 in “PubMed” March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Vigorous rubbing of herbal powder on the scalp caused hair damage and loss.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Pathogens” Beau's lines on nails may indicate severe COVID-19 or vaccination response.
7 citations
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January 1998 in “PubMed” Hair loss can cause scalp discomfort.
Hair dysplasias involve various hair disorders causing fragility, breakage, and poor hair adhesion.