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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair growth can be induced by certain cells found at the base of hair follicles, and these cells may also influence hair development and regeneration.
40 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
17 citations
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October 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Nanotechnology in hair care improves results but has risks.
1 citations
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October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
68 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
28 citations
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September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
26 citations
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September 1969 in “The American journal of medicine” Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
22 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Many products for hair re-growth exist, but a perfect treatment without side effects has not yet been found.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
59 citations
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June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
December 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Indian medicinal plants can help with hair growth and common hair issues.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Nature Communications” Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
36 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” White hair grows thicker and faster than black hair due to higher activity of growth-related genes and proteins.
207 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
161 citations
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July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
57 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
24 citations
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November 2013 in “Trends in pharmacological sciences” Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
13 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
3 citations
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October 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Radiotherapy can cause rare changes in hair color, which should be discussed with patients.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” Herbal treatments like Aloe vera, Bhringraj, Neem, Tea tree oil, Amla, and Hibiscus are promising for safer, effective hair care.
January 2020 in “Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies” Canine hair follicle stem cells are located in the isthmus/bulge region of the hair follicle.
236 citations
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July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.