Most students know the causes of hair loss, but many wrongly think heredity isn't one.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is the main reason people lose hair, and while some think it's normal, others find it abnormal and want treatment.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Both brands of biotin and dexpanthenol injections improved hair loss, with Bayer also increasing the ratio of thick to thin hairs.
January 2024 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Robotic hair restoration is a safe, efficient alternative to manual hair transplant, best for men with dark, thick hair and skin, requiring sufficient donor hair and postoperative care.
July 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 68-year-old woman with benign mucous membrane pemphigoid has eye, mouth, and skin issues, including thick plaques and nail changes.
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January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
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May 2013 in “PubMed” Glycylglycine makes hair softer by improving alignment and changing hair's internal properties.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
December 2004 in “Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease” Pityriasis amiantacea is linked to Staphylococcus aureus infection and can be effectively treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and coal tar.
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August 1977 in “Journal of Morphology” The big-clawed shrew's sinus hair follicles are highly specialized for sensing vibrations.
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April 2009 in “Journal of comparative neurology” P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
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June 2018 in “Burns” The spiny mouse can fully regenerate skin after burns, unlike the lab mouse.
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September 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporin A helps damaged hair follicles regrow hair quickly.
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July 1998 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Ringworm in dairy calves can spread to humans.
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September 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” The child has a scaly rash and fever, but tests show no infection.
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
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August 2001 in “PubMed” CE-PTG is a better method for analyzing hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” A child with skin and heart issues had rare genetic mutations affecting skin and heart cell cohesion.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Temporal hair loss relates to overall scalp hair loss in women.
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August 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Combining terbinafine and mitotane effectively treated a schnauzer's skin infection and hormone disorder.
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January 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” The rash resolved after stopping ponatinib.
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June 2008 in “University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE)” The cat's skin condition improved after stopping drugs and using iodine, confirming it was sterile neutrophilic dermatitis.
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September 2024 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” The dog was successfully treated for infections and parasites, improving its health and activity.
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Neonatal nasal injuries can heal with basic care but often leave scars.
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September 2023 in “Rheumatology advances in practice” A woman's rare scalp condition worsened after using a specific arthritis medication, suggesting such medications can sometimes trigger or aggravate psoriasis.
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April 2021 in “Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology” Surgical removal is advised for large congenital blue nevi due to rare cancer risk.
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October 2019 in “Proceedings Mulawarman Pharmaceuticals Conference” Aloe vera serum helps hair growth but doesn't protect from the sun.
May 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Trichoscopy and histopathology can help identify post-COVID-19 hair loss.