September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp surgery guidelines ensure best cosmetic results and fewer complications.
215 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” Tiny pollution particles called PM2.5 can harm skin cells by causing stress, damage to cell parts, and cell death.
184 citations
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October 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Sulforaphane from broccoli can help protect skin from sun damage.
37 citations
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
25 citations
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April 2018 in “Electromagnetic biology and medicine” Mobile phone radiation may cause DNA damage in human ear hair follicle cells.
25 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
4 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain hairstyles increase the risk of scalp and hair disorders in African American girls.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark” Araliadiol protects skin cells from damage by boosting antioxidant defenses.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
128 citations
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August 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Damage to skin releases dsRNA, which activates TLR3 and helps in skin and hair follicle regeneration.
32 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
28 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of dermatology” Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.
24 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporin A helps damaged hair follicles regrow hair quickly.
16 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.
13 citations
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May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
11 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
3 citations
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January 1998 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” Hair keratins are mainly on macrofibrils in the cortex and in the endocuticle in the cuticle.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Chronicles of young scientists” Immuno-cosmeceuticals from chicken egg yolk can effectively repair and improve damaged hair.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Granuloma faciale can occur on the scalp, especially in people with advanced hair loss, and may improve with treatment.
Brunsting-Perry pemphigoid can cause scarring hair loss and may be underdiagnosed.
Coconut oil can damage hair by clogging pores, causing frizz, and disrupting moisture balance.
September 2023 in “Curēus” Alopecia areata may be linked to hearing problems, so patients should monitor their hearing.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.