June 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” Videodermoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.
63 citations
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September 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists found a way to grow human hair cells in a lab that can create new hair when transplanted.
205 citations
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
59 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” A new type of sudden, complete female hair loss was found, with most patients fully recovering within 6 months without needing steroid treatment.
51 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
43 citations
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride improves acne and hair loss in women with normal testosterone.
42 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” Dermoscopy effectively distinguishes between acute total hair loss and other types of female hair loss.
32 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
22 citations
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November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
11 citations
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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Age, gender, and hair loss affect scalp characteristics differently in young Caucasian adults.
7 citations
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November 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride helps hair growth but stopping it causes faster hair loss.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Curēus” A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
184 citations
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September 2006 in “PLoS Genetics” The Apc gene is crucial for normal skin and thymus development.
29 citations
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February 2018 in “European Journal of Immunology” Regulatory T cells are essential for normal and improved wound healing in mice.
14 citations
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November 1963 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Pathologic tissues have more soluble proteins than normal tissues.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Research in psychotherapy” The Italian version of a relationship scale was adapted for cancer patients, showing some differences from the original and suggesting its use could improve therapy and treatment adherence.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “Practice nursing” As skin ages, it gets thinner, paler, and more wrinkled, and protection and care like sunblock and moisturizers are important.
19 citations
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March 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Balding hair follicle cells are smaller, grow less well, and need more effort to culture than non-balding cells.
78 citations
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August 2002 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers developed a quick and easy way to get and grow cells from the base of human hair follicles.
29 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cyclosporine A promotes hair growth and prolongs the active growth phase in human hair follicles, but may work differently than in rodents.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dopamine stops hair growth and pigment production in human scalp hair follicles.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
23 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.
100 citations
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
75 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.