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June 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” Ornithine decarboxylase is crucial for hair growth and follicle development.
March 2026 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Oxytocin from hair cells helps hair growth and stem cell increase.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
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July 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hidden sweat gland tumors might cause hair loss.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Early recognition of loose anagen hair syndrome is important to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Men with sleep apnea and low iron levels are more likely to have male-pattern baldness, especially if they have a family history of hair loss.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia usually starts in early childhood and treatment with Minoxidil has limited effectiveness.
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January 1994 in “Cell and Tissue Research” January 2008 in “Catalunya música: Revista musical catalana” Tooth loss can cause premature gray hair due to less chewing.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Thorough hair examination is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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January 1987 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical 0.1% tacrolimus improved a rare ear condition in cats.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Child Health” Satoyoshi Syndrome is hard to diagnose and treat due to its rarity and complex symptoms.
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April 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A 15-year-old girl with hypothyroidism had excess hair and skin issues due to blocked hair follicles.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” The study created a mouse model to mimic degenerative diseases for testing tissue repair and new therapies.
March 2025 in “JAAD International” Alopecia areata is rare in organ transplant patients and may be linked to the drug tacrolimus.
Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor, not related to other hair-related tumors.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Obese mice with a leptin gene mutation have a longer resting phase in their hair cycle, which may help understand certain hair loss conditions.
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November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
October 2022 in “Miscellaneous” A rare, non-cancerous ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery, improving the patient's symptoms.
July 2016 in “Reumatología Clínica (English Edition)” The patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis had shoulder joint damage and bone changes.
Using hair gel is an effective and patient-friendly way to keep hair out of the way during ear surgery.
October 2025 in “Diagnostics” Temporal triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-progressive hair loss condition.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
June 2007 in “Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology” Young patients with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome may have poor vision outcomes despite treatment due to frequent recurrences.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.
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November 2016 in “Clinical Pediatrics” A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss from her medication, which improved with treatment but later returned.