21 citations
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Tightly curled scalp hair helps reduce heat from the sun, protecting against overheating.
19 citations
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August 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
12 citations
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September 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
11 citations
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July 2017 in “Regenerative Medicine” The patch assay can create mature hair follicles from human cells and may help in hair loss treatments.
7 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.
6 citations
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October 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment can improve hair growth and symptoms in Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Too much levothyroxine can cause hair loss in infants.
6 citations
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November 2013 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-rays exposure during the resting phase of hair growth can damage hair regeneration and color in mice.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Scientific Reports” The technique can isolate cells to help treat skin pigmentation issues.
5 citations
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July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The "Punch Assay" can regenerate hair follicles efficiently in mice and has potential for human hair regeneration.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Eat antioxidant-rich foods, reduce fast food, and explore various treatments for vitiligo.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Nitric oxide is important for skin functions and both helps protect against and contributes to skin inflammation and sensitization.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” The study found that hair transplant complications are rare, with swelling being the most common issue.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Evolutionary studies” Different human traits like skin color and hair type vary between populations due to genetic adaptations to the environment.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “UHOD : Uluslararası hematoloji - onkoloji dergisi” Looking at tissue characteristics isn't reliable for telling apart basal cell carcinoma from certain benign skin tumors.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy can improve skin and hair health naturally without side effects.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Web of Multidisciplinary Studies” Restoring microbial balance and using exosome therapies may help treat hair disorders like alopecia and acne.
Exosomes show promise for skin treatments but need more research and regulation in India.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin issues that need early recognition and combined treatment for better outcomes.
August 2025 in “Libyan Medical Journal” People with vitiligo or alopecia areata have higher anxiety and depression than healthy people.
January 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” PRP helps with skin, hair, and wound treatments but needs more research for standard use.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Hair aging is caused by stress, hormones, inflammation, and DNA damage affecting hair growth and color.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The scalp fat tissue of men with hair loss shows changes in gene activity that may contribute to their condition.
The human scalp has different types of pigment cells in hair follicles with varying abilities to produce pigment.