March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
August 2017 in “ARSHI Veterinary Letters” A Shih Tzu with Cushing syndrome developed skin issues and was euthanized after treatment led to neurological problems.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpression of COX-2 causes early hair loss in mice, but can be prevented with a COX-2 inhibitor.
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 31-year-old man's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to alopecia areata.
March 2019 in “Our Dermatology Online” A woman with severe hair loss regrew mostly white hair after treatment.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Trichodysplasia spinulosa virus protein can cause abnormal hair growth in mice.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The paper suggests improving diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium but does not recommend a new classification system.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is common, with different types affecting people due to genetics, stress, or autoimmune issues.
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May 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Excessive putrescine causes hair loss in transgenic mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichotillomania incognita can mimic hair loss patterns and requires careful diagnosis to avoid misdiagnosis.
Non-immune dermal cells dominate, epidermal cells increase after day 9, and certain immune cells persist beyond inflammation in wound-induced hair follicle regeneration.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study suggests that mast cells might be involved in the hair loss condition telogen effluvium and could be a target for treatment.
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March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” Temporal triangular alopecia in infants is mostly seen in males at birth, with unique features that help with diagnosis.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Autophagy, a cell recycling process, is crucial for prolonged hair growth and could be a potential target for treating hair growth disorders.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A unique type of hair loss mimics another condition but has minimal inflammation and specific immune cells present.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thrombospondin-1 is crucial for hair follicle regression and reduced blood vessel growth during the catagen phase.
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
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October 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
January 2023 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss.
September 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
The supplement may reduce hair shedding but needs more research for skin benefits.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
April 2018 in “Veterinary Pathology” Tigers had a skin condition causing hair loss and inflammation, but the cause is unknown and treatment didn't work.
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September 2023 in “Life science alliance” Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for hair follicle shrinkage and cell death, affecting hair growth.
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February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Eating more protein during fast weight loss can prevent hair loss.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Stopping azathioprine led to full hair regrowth and recovery in 2.5 months.
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March 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The study showed that mouse eyelashes can be used to study eyelash growth and that bimatoprost makes them longer and more numerous.
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” A litter of cats had a hair condition similar to a mouse mutation, leading to hair loss and abnormal hair and skin.