10 citations
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October 2021 in “Animal nutrition” Vitamin B6 helps increase hair growth and density in rabbits by affecting certain cell signaling pathways.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.
5 citations
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A tick bite caused temporary hair loss in a man, which is a rare condition that usually gets better within 3 months.
5 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of biomechanics” Growing hairs are easier to pull out than resting hairs due to different anchorage strengths.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” Combining growth factors with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” The balance of thiol-disulfide in women with hair loss is affected but not damaged.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitamins help hair mainly if you have a deficiency; too much can cause hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” A new hair restoration technology was found to effectively increase hair thickness, density, and growth, while reducing hair loss and improving scalp health, with no side effects.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron and vitamin B12 levels are common in women with chronic hair loss, while low vitamin D is less common.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Oxidative stress is likely important in causing telogen effluvium, and antioxidants might help treat it.
1 citations
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January 2011 The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
COVID-19 can cause significant hair loss.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found new potential mechanisms in mouse hair growth by studying RNA interactions.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Iron supplements combined with Quilib lotion effectively treat hair loss in people with iron deficiency anemia.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Androgens affect hair growth and shedding, with genetic and non-genetic factors influencing baldness.
December 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
August 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple wash test can help differentiate between two types of hair loss, and dermatoscopy should be used for further clarification.
June 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
90 citations
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October 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
61 citations
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April 2013 in “PloS one” The study found key genes and pathways involved in cashmere goat hair growth stages.
28 citations
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May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Heliyon” Pomegranate leaf extract may help with hair growth, dandruff, and lice.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” A specific laser treatment can promote hair growth in mice by increasing certain protein levels.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cholesterol-modified siRNAs targeting certain genes increased hair growth in mice.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Apoptosis and ribosomal proteins are key in hair follicle cycle changes in cashmere goats.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.