42 citations
,
November 2004 in “Paediatric Respiratory Reviews” Children generally have milder SARS symptoms than adults, with good outcomes and no deaths reported, but long-term effects are unclear.
40 citations
,
June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FA2H is essential for normal fur and sebum production in mice.
32 citations
,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
32 citations
,
November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.
30 citations
,
April 1997 in “European journal of endocrinology” The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
30 citations
,
August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
29 citations
,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
28 citations
,
March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology” Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
27 citations
,
July 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A pulsed electrical field safely and effectively increased hair growth.
26 citations
,
May 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth.
25 citations
,
May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” PRFM may help treat hair loss, especially in mild cases.
24 citations
,
May 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
23 citations
,
December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced hair loss.
23 citations
,
July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
23 citations
,
February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
22 citations
,
February 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” EPR spectroscopy showed that spontaneous hair growth results in thicker skin and less pigmented hair than depilation-induced growth.
22 citations
,
January 2002 in “Treatments in endocrinology” Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
22 citations
,
May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
21 citations
,
October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” Stem cell therapy is a promising approach for hair regrowth despite potential side effects.
21 citations
,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair care products don't cause hair loss if used correctly.
20 citations
,
July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
20 citations
,
May 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Orf infections can happen during the Muslim event 'Aid el Kebir' due to close contact with sheep.
19 citations
,
October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
18 citations
,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The paper suggests improving diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium but does not recommend a new classification system.
16 citations
,
June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
14 citations
,
August 2018 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Dengue virus can infect human hair follicle cells and may cause hair loss.
14 citations
,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
14 citations
,
April 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
13 citations
,
January 2014 in “Dermatology” Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.
13 citations
,
July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.