Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
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October 2020 in “Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” Tisseel shows promise for bone graft stabilization but needs more clinical trials to confirm its effectiveness.
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February 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Sciences” A rare benign cheek tumor was successfully removed from a 15-year-old girl without complications or recurrence.
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January 2018 in “Open journal of stomatology” Tongue cancer cells show more plectin-1 than non-cancer cells, but both have similar levels of trichohyalin.
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
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September 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D3 and its receptor help protect skin from UVB-related cancer.
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April 2009 in “Journal of comparative neurology” P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
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July 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Sebaceous nevus changes with age, and dermoscopy and RCM are effective for diagnosis.
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March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Translation” Strontium zinc silicate may help treat osteoporosis and muscle loss.
Hair can show daily calcium changes, linked to body calcium levels and influenced by hormones, and can help assess calcium metabolism issues.
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December 2001 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” TB and BCC tumors show similar follicular differentiation patterns.
Daily hair care may cause holes in hair fibers.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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February 2021 in “Translational research” Non-coding RNAs could help detect and treat radiation damage.
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
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January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
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January 1979 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
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October 2022 in “Cell Reports Physical Science” New wound healing method using nanoparticles in a gel speeds up healing and reduces infection and inflammation.
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” LC-OCT can help identify lupus-related scarring hair loss by spotting unique features.
January 2021 in “Indian journal of veterinary pathology” A 15-year-old female labrador had a large ovarian tumor removed.
July 2025 in “SVU-International Journal of Medical Sciences” Children with Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II may have severe dental issues that need a team of specialists for proper care.
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New techniques and materials improve sternum reconstruction and patient quality of life.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Keratin-based hydrogels can be improved for medical use by adding PEG, making them more soluble and adjustable.
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February 2007 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Oxidation changes the structure of hair protein filaments, causing them to compact and rearrange.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Raman micro-spectroscopy can help distinguish basal cell carcinoma from hair follicles in skin tissue.
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
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December 2019 in “World rabbit science” High doses of cobalt stopped hair growth in rabbits.