47 citations
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July 1967 in “Science” Not eating enough protein can cause hair roots to shrink and lose color, and hair to become thinner.
44 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The effects of estrogen on human hair growth are unclear and need more research.
31 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
14 citations
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” Telocytes in the scalp may help with skin regeneration and maintenance.
12 citations
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January 2008 in “Drugs” Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.
9 citations
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January 1966 in “Economic botany” Plant-based ingredients in hair care are being replaced by synthetic alternatives.
6 citations
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August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “Annals of Diagnostic Pathology” AIDS may cause changes in the scalp that increase infection risk and hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Upadacitinib significantly improved a man's severe scalp condition when other treatments failed.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” Intramuscular injections improved hair density more than intradermal injections for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Self-assessed hirsutism scores are not reliable for clinical diagnosis but may help in screening.
March 2024 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Recent selection on immune response genes was identified across seven ethnicities.
51 citations
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November 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research provides specific measurements for hair follicles that can improve hair transplant and regeneration techniques.
25 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
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.
27 citations
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May 2007 in “Archives of dermatological research” Diphencyprone treatment increases CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp, which is associated with hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.
16 citations
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January 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Researchers created five new human scalp cell lines that could be useful for hair growth and loss research.
1 citations
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January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Trichoscopy helps monitor changes and detect issues after hair transplants.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” Recognizing specific markers is crucial for correctly diagnosing and treating rare multifocal MPTT in males.
42 citations
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March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Sex-determining genes may affect male baldness.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Age, gender, and hair loss affect scalp characteristics differently in young Caucasian adults.
7 citations
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November 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride helps hair growth but stopping it causes faster hair loss.
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia areata patients.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.