3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher minoxidil dose helps hair growth in non-responders without side effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early and late matrix progenitors in hair follicles create different cell layers, with early ones forming the companion layer and later ones forming the inner root sheath and hair shaft.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sweat glands and hair follicles are determined by opposing signals, with BMPs promoting sweat glands and blocking BMPs leading to hair follicles.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
34 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
10 citations
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September 2018 in “Regenerative Medicine” New hair can grow from large wounds in mice, but less so as they age, involving reprogramming of skin cells and specific molecular pathways.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
44 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
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.
5 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
205 citations
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
129 citations
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January 2007 in “Otology & Neurotology” Gene therapy with the Math1 gene helped regenerate balance-related cells and improve balance in mice.
June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” Acute telogen effluvium can be resolved by addressing causes, but chronic telogen effluvium is harder to treat.
126 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
28 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.
6 citations
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October 1993 in “The journal of the Royal Society of Health” Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Cysteine strengthens hair, and glutamine fuels hair growth.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata has different forms and can significantly affect quality of life, especially in more severe cases.
23 citations
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December 2013 in “Regenerative Medicine” Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” Dermatologists are key in detecting and managing OCD and BFRBs by working with psychiatrists.
46 citations
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May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle dermal cells can help repair damaged hair follicles.
July 2025 in “Archives of Toxicology” The new skin model can predict how chemicals might cause skin allergies.
Human hair follicle stem cells improved memory and brain health in rats.
Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.
40 citations
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
10 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.