January 2016 in “International journal of clinical pediatrics” Valproic acid may cause temporary hair changes like loss or thinning in children.
January 2004 in “Weiliang yuansu yu jiankang yanjiu” Copper levels differ by gender, and young children have higher mineral levels.
January 2012 in “Vitamins & trace elements” Smoking and drinking can lower vitamin levels and potentially trigger early hair loss, but overall vitamin levels don't seem to affect hair loss duration.
December 2021 in “Biomarkers” Men with early baldness have similar heart risk factors as others, but certain proteins are linked to higher heart disease risk.
January 2025 in “Communications in computer and information science” HairLossMultinet accurately classifies hair damage with 98% accuracy but needs a more diverse dataset for broader use.
January 2011 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” Transgenic sheep cells with spider silk gene were successfully created for future sheep hair expression.
33 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
20 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research” Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy” Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may reduce social anxiety and improve wellbeing in people with alopecia areata.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Injecting any solution helps acne scars, and ultrasound is useful for checking treatment results.
5 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A hair restoration technique was introduced that mixes different types of hair groupings to reduce procedure time, limit damage, and potentially increase hair density, suggesting more hair can be transplanted than previously thought.
3 citations
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June 2011 in “EFSA Journal” Spermidine's effect on hair growth is not proven.
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July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Norman Orentreich pioneered hair transplantation, improving techniques over time for more natural results.
109 citations
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January 2011 in “Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience” Choosing the right model order in brain connectivity analysis can affect the detection of differences between healthy individuals and those with seasonal affective disorder.
40 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FA2H is essential for normal fur and sebum production in mice.
27 citations
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October 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.
24 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The conclusion is that normal scalp hair counts for Taiwanese people were established, showing age-related differences but not sex or scalp location differences.
22 citations
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March 2012 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” DHT affects hair follicle cells by changing microRNA levels, leading to less cell growth and more cell death.
18 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” UVB radiation changes the levels of certain microRNAs in skin cells, which may affect cell survival and hair growth.
13 citations
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
8 citations
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October 2010 in “Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation” Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.
7 citations
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January 2012 California Ground Squirrel hair can indicate environmental health by showing element accumulation.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Facebook groups help patients using scalp cooling therapy by offering support, advice, and product recommendations.
4 citations
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November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
March 2026 in “Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Tip Dergisi” Blood groups are not linked to hidradenitis suppurativa.
40 citations
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September 2019 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Group a wide range of chemicals, not just phthalates, for assessing risks to male reproductive health.
34 citations
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April 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil affects cell growth in two ways: low doses increase growth, while high doses slow it down and can be toxic.
23 citations
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August 2018 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.