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October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
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January 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The new device safely and effectively rejuvenates skin, making it thicker and healthier.
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January 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Papain cream removes hair better than papain gel, causing hair follicles to widen and skin to thicken.
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April 2013 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Wearing a cast for four weeks makes hair grow longer, thicker, and denser.
Hulunbuir lambs adapt better to cold than Hu lambs, showing more wool growth and thicker skin.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” Using stem cell-enriched fat injections before hair transplant surgery can result in less hair loss and thicker hair.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pandemic likely caused delays in skin cancer assessments, leading to fewer early diagnoses and thicker melanomas.
Asian patients show different trichoscopy features compared to Caucasians, like thicker hair and different alopecia signs.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Veterinary” Hairless mice lose hair by 3-4 weeks, develop thicker, folded skin, and show pigmentation differences.
January 1994 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” Collagen fibrils in mink skin change structure during hair growth, becoming looser and thicker in the active phase.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” White females have higher hair density, while Asian females have thicker hair in hair loss cases.
November 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Long-Acting Platelet Rich Plasma therapy can effectively reduce hair shedding, thicken hair, and promote new growth in women with pattern hair loss.
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology” Shorter, thinner hairs indicate AGA, while longer, thicker hairs suggest CTE; counting and measuring shed hairs helps diagnose hair loss type.
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July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Different hair fiber development might explain why hair loss severity varies in patients with a specific genetic mutation, and treatments that thicken hair could help.
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
January 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” There's no clear link between female pattern hair loss and thickness of the carotid artery, but those with hair loss may have thicker arteries. More research is needed.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” The conclusion is that the variation in hair thinness in patients is mostly due to the amount of underdeveloped hairs, and treatments that thicken fine hairs might work for those with mild to severe conditions.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
October 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” The scalp is usually protected from dermatitis but can react to hair products, especially tea tree oil and Minoxidil.
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May 1991 in “Genes & Development” TGF-alpha affects skin thickness, hair growth, and may contribute to psoriasis and papilloma formation.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male and female mice have different skin thickness, and hormones affect their skin and hair growth differently.
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July 2001 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Activin A helps heal skin wounds and protects the brain after injury.
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June 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPV8 causes skin cancer by expanding specific skin stem cells.
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February 2018 in “Oncotarget” Lower SMAD2/3 activation predicts more severe skin cancer.
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March 1986 in “PubMed” Valproic acid can cause weight gain and hair texture changes.
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April 2022 in “Cell Biology International” JAM-A modification speeds up skin wound healing by boosting fibroblast growth.
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April 2023 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The phototrichogram is better for measuring hair thickness.