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February 2000 in “Endocrinology and metabolism/American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism” Estradiol stops hair growth in mice, but an antagonist can reverse this effect.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain immune cells contribute to skin autoimmune diseases, and some treatments can reverse hair loss in these conditions.
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May 2008 in “Plant journal” D'orenone stops root hair growth by disrupting auxin transport, but adding auxin can reverse this.
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June 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Androgens increase pigmentation in young hamsters, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
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October 2003 in “PubMed” Low protein diets cause severe health issues in rats, but high protein diets can reverse these effects.
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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
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February 2016 in “Irish journal of psychological medicine” Mirtazapine may cause hair loss and change hair color, but stopping the drug can reverse these effects.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency is common in women regardless of hair loss, and treating it does not usually reverse hair loss.
March 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Finasteride can cause sexual and psychological side effects, but these usually reverse after stopping the medication.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Stress can cause sudden hair whitening in children, but it may reverse on its own.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Stress can cause sudden hair whitening in children, but it may reverse on its own.
November 2024 in “Jurnal Biomedika dan Kesehatan” Premature graying in young children can affect self-esteem, and addressing underlying health issues may reverse it.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride affects the male rat brain by reducing certain protein activation, but these effects may reverse after stopping the drug.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo linchuang xinlixue zazhi” Chronic stress delays hair growth in mice, but antioxidants can help reverse this.
January 2004 in “Banca y finanzas: Revista profesional de gestión financiera” Androgens increase pigmentation in certain hamster skin areas, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
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January 2000 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Some psychiatric medications can cause hair loss, but stopping or reducing the dose usually reverses it.
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June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
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March 1980 in “Journal of Nutrition” Zinc deficiency in monkeys causes skin issues and reproductive problems, but supplementation reverses these effects.
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April 1971 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Lack of protein causes hair root damage, but it can be reversed by eating protein again.
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May 1999 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
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October 1987 in “PubMed” Lithium temporarily stops cell division in plant cells, but this can be reversed with certain chemicals.
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March 1994 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
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April 2017 in “Synapse” Blocking allopregnanolone production in mice makes them more anxious after stress, but this can be reversed with a drug that mimics allopregnanolone.
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April 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Iron deficiency can cause hair color changes, which can be reversed with iron supplements.
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August 2023 in “Andrology” Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.