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March 2017 in “Nature communications” Researchers found 63 genes linked to male-pattern baldness, which could help in understanding its biology and developing new treatments.
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September 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata often have a better outlook and shorter disease duration, with regrown fine hairs and no past alopecia being positive signs.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” Dutasteride is more efficient than finasteride, but individual results vary.
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October 2018 in “PLOS ONE” 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
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April 2023 in “Nature communications” Long COVID patients have more health issues than non-infected people.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” Researchers developed a new, precise method to measure hair loss in mice using image analysis.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Hair mineral analysis doesn't reliably show blood mineral levels but may help track long-term mineral trends.
Many college students experience mild hair loss, influenced by factors like gender, family history, and lifestyle, suggesting a need for health education.
January 2024 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Atopic dermatitis in kids with alopecia areata can predict poor response to topical immunotherapy.
January 2019 in “Trace Elements in Medicine (Moscow)” Hair analysis may help monitor health in children with Down syndrome and obesity.
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
January 2020 in “Sumatera Medical Journal” Family history and stress are linked to early hair graying, with family history being the main factor.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with hair loss, especially those with certain types, have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Hair analysis can reveal metabolic changes and potential pregnancy complications.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Four circRNAs were found to be significantly different in cashmere goat skin, affecting cashmere fineness.
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October 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis pathway is crucial for hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
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April 2019 in “Genes” lncRNA XLOC_008679 and gene KRT35 affect cashmere fineness in goats.
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Key genes regulate hair follicle phase changes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
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December 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.
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January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Finasteride reverses early hair loss and promotes growth.
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January 2007 in “Journal of medical investigation” GFP transgenic mice help study cell origins in skin grafts.
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Proteomics” Found different proteins in balding and non-balding cells, giving insight into hair loss causes.
9 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Taxol damages hair growth cells, causing hair loss.
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June 2024 in “Communications Medicine” Spaceflight can harm skin health by altering gene expression, affecting DNA, mitochondria, and skin barriers.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Emerging Investigators” A new algorithm effectively classifies Alopecia Areata, aiding early detection and treatment.
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December 2023 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” Hair is a complex organ, and understanding its detailed structure and growth phases is crucial for analyzing substances within it.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher levels of the DP2 receptor may lead to hair loss.