September 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Informatics” A machine learning model can predict scarring in lichen planopilaris using factors like vitamin D levels and diagnostic delay.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dupilumab can both improve and worsen alopecia areata, with higher IgE levels linked to better outcomes.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The report argues that "Black Americans" are native to the Americas, not descendants of African slaves.
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July 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical putrescine and spermine increased DNA synthesis in hairless mouse skin.
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October 2022 in “Allergy” Dupilumab treatment reduces Th2-related markers and helps hair growth in alopecia areata, showing Th2's role in the condition.
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October 2007 in “PubMed” Amino acids in conditioners improve hair strength, hydration, and color retention.
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June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.
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November 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Shikimic acid promotes hair growth.
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March 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.
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July 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” Epigenetic changes might protect occipital hair from male pattern baldness.
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December 2024 in “Qeios” Hair loss affects attractiveness but can suggest intelligence, and face perception is complex, involving factors like age and smile.
July 2022 in “Postepy biochemii” DNA markers can predict physical traits for forensic use, but there are ethical and technical challenges.
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Finasteride crystals are held together by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions, forming synthon pseudopolymorphs.
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April 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair structural proteins are synthesized sequentially in specific cells, offering a new way to study hair proteins and defects.
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June 2025 in “Cell Reports” Clonally expanded CD8+ T cells cause alopecia areata.
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
July 2026 in “Advanced Science” A new adhesive coating from scallop protein boosts hair growth better than minoxidil.
September 1989 in “PubMed” Genetic response to androgens is key in female pattern baldness, not SHBG levels.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Measuring bald patch size can help grade hair loss severity, with photograph-based evaluation being more reliable.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to how youthful people look, with some differences between males and females.
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March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hairless mammals have genetic changes in both their protein-coding and regulatory sequences related to hair.
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
February 2026 in “PubMed” PRP-based treatments can increase hair density, but results vary among individuals.
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January 2012 in “Proteins” Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.