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July 1996 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with the 'lanceolate hair' mutation have abnormal hair and skin similar to human Netherton's syndrome.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
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June 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
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January 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Only about 20% of women have hair loss after childbirth severe enough to be considered clinically significant.
May 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” A woman lost over 80% of her hair due to a condition called telogen effluvium after having COVID-19.
A white-tailed deer fawn in South Dakota was the first cervid found with congenital hypotrichosis, a condition causing sparse or missing hair.
3 citations
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October 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Mechanical trauma like towel drying can cause knotted hair even in straight hair.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Shaving and avoiding brushing improved the patient's beard hair condition.
Toupees improved perceived attractiveness, especially by older people, but had little effect on perceived self-assurance and health.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Durdhuradi Taila may help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
53 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Dfl mutation in mice causes poor sebaceous gland function and complete hair loss.
Understanding hair follicle communication can help treat hair loss.
December 2018 in “Meandros medical and dental journal” A man developed a rare late-onset hair-pulling disorder, usually seen in younger people.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrow faster in stress-related hair loss.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” EGFR inhibitors can cause unusual localized hair growth.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Using dermoscopy improves diagnosis of scalp and hair disorders in children.
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November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Gene expression, especially Dkk4, is key to cat color patterns.
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July 1983 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
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July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology” Thymoma in cats can cause hair loss without inflammation.
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A baby's toe was severely damaged by a hair tourniquet, leading to bone and tendon damage, but improved after surgery and treatment.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Androgens may worsen a natural hair resting phase, possibly leading to hair loss.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
6 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Introducing the rat OTC gene normalized hair growth in SPF-ASH mice.
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December 2000 in “Der Hautarzt” Idiopathic chronic telogen effluvium in women causes sudden hair loss without a known cause, often linked to emotional distress.
September 2024 in “JAAD International” Telogen effluvium increased globally after COVID-19, especially in Asian and Latin regions.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Segmented hair color changes can indicate active alopecia areata.