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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dihydroxyacetone in self-tanning lotion helped reduce sun-related skin issues in a woman with variegate porphyria.
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September 1977 in “JAMA” A man regrew hair after using a 2% fluorouracil treatment on his scalp.
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June 1942 in “JAMA” Middle-aged men are usually either bald or gray, not both.
March 2026 in “PubMed Central” Female pattern hair loss is common in women, treatable with medications, and can affect mental health.
February 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Over half of young people in Saudi Arabia experience early gray hair, linked to factors like smoking, stress, and family history.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Low HDL-C, uric acid, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D are risk factors for early-onset male hair loss.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The text talks about a rare skin condition causing hair loss and suggests that people with this should also check their lung and heart health.
Finasteride treatment slows down hair loss, boosts hair growth, and may increase hair thickness or length, but it can cause side effects like decreased libido and depression in less than 1% of people.
A man regrew hair after using a specific cream for skin treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Certain compounds found in edible mushrooms may help treat hair loss.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The serum increased hair density and was well-tolerated, but didn't affect hair thickness or shedding.
August 2021 in “International journal of advanced research” PRP improves hair growth short-term but may need retreatment for long-term results.
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January 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” Human hair follicles can grow and stay healthy for up to 8 days in a lab setting.
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May 2009 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Multiple pilomatrixoma may indicate Turner syndrome.
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Southeast and East Asian men typically have straighter hairlines with less recession and lower hair density, which is important to consider in hair restoration surgery.
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January 1981 Some drugs can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cycles.
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November 2004 in “Hospital pharmacy” Certain medications can cause serious side effects, so it's important to report them.
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists should be aware of and manage alopecia risks from certain cosmetic procedures.
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January 2021 Hair transplantation helps fix hairlines and scars after a face-lift for a natural look.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 4-year-old had a rare type of hair loss that may have a good outcome.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Increased awareness and research are needed to prevent hair loss from cosmetic procedures.
September 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” The paper suggests a way to diagnose male hair loss and check treatment results using a dermoscope at four specific scalp points.
July 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The sharp implanter method for hair graft placement is simpler and faster, allowing for dense packing of grafts with natural results.
June 2022 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Stem cell serum effectively treated hair loss caused by COVID-19.
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) show higher levels of hope, judgement, perspective, and transcendence, and could benefit from positive psychology therapy.
Melampus might have cured Proetus' daughters, who possibly had ergotism or Cushing's syndrome, using the herb Helleborus niger, but a mix of factors could have caused their symptoms.
August 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Herbal stimulants in Cerita hair tonic can significantly reduce hair loss and the side effects of Minoxidil 1%.