16 citations
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July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
72 citations
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February 1990 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Hair analysis can track haloperidol dosage history.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Microscopy” The modified osmium method improves hair cortex staining for better visualization.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Brazilian Keratin Treatment can cause skin reactions like redness and scaling, possibly due to formaldehyde.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” The HairMeasure device is a cheap way to measure Hair Mass Index and find scalp areas for hair exams.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
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April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
Otter rabbit, mink, and blue fox fur can be identified by their unique hair structures.
September 2024 in “Alcohol and Alcoholism” Alcohol may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but the link is uncertain.
October 2021 in “West African journal of medicine” Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is rare but severe when it occurs, with symptoms similar to those seen worldwide.
Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is not common, but when it happens, it's usually severe.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
September 2007 in “PubMed” Implanted human scalp cells can regenerate hair-like structures in mice.
Hair transplantation showed the most promise for repigmenting white hair, especially for eyebrows and eyelashes.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article concludes that PRP might help with hair loss, but more detailed research is necessary.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
January 2007 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Certain hairstyles in an urban South African township are linked to specific scalp disorders.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy and pathological examination both have unique benefits and cannot completely replace each other in evaluating hair.
January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of two types of hair loss diseases, androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
1 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Forestry Research” Mammalian hair scales change from smooth to wavy due to friction.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” People with early graying hair often have lower levels of iron, ferritin, and calcium.
January 2012 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” Early-onset hair loss is linked to Parkinson's disease and decreased fertility.
43 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Different types of hair loss have unique features under a microscope, but a doctor's exam is important for accurate diagnosis.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The research identified unique metabolic activities in immune cells associated with hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
1 citations
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October 2016 in “The Indian Journal of Medical Research” The book is a valuable guide for managing hair disorders, despite some missing details.
25 citations
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November 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Acetone is not more effective than other degreasers and is more flammable.
19 citations
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May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Korean girl developed kinky hair without known cause or effective treatment.
17 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” PRP injections help with carpal tunnel symptoms short-term, but more research is needed for long-term effects.