8 citations
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February 2005 in “British Journal of Haematology” Chemotherapy caused the patient's hair to have alternating thick and thin segments.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Beard hair is the best for body hair transplants, but the procedure is complex and requires experienced professionals.
January 2007 in “Más dermatología” Gentle hair care and some medications can help manage hair shaft disorders, but no specific treatment exists for congenital issues.
210 citations
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February 2008 in “Nature genetics” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical and Biological Evaluations” New methods for treating hair loss are being developed.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil may help improve hair growth in rare congenital hypotrichosis.
19 citations
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September 2004 in “PubMed” Chronic hair diseases can severely affect mental health and self-confidence.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
20 citations
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A person was born with both a rare hairless condition and a type of birthmark, which is an uncommon combination.
8 citations
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May 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” An 82-year-old woman's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to a rare form of alopecia that targets pigmented hair.
February 1980 in “PubMed” July 2025 in “InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice” January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia causes permanent hair loss and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil or hair transplantation.
March 2024 in “Residência Pediátrica” An infant developed excessive hair growth after a bone marrow transplant and cyclosporine treatment.
January 2025 in “Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited eBooks”
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
25 citations
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicles requires more research using computational methods and an integrative approach, considering the current limitations in hair treatment products.
11 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study suggests that a new protease inhibitor can make hair harder to pull out, potentially reducing hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” Childhood hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth not linked to hormones, with types based on location and origin.
Frizzy hair is fragile and can lead to hair loss and damage if not properly cared for.
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
Asian hair's unique features make hair loss management and surgery more challenging.
158 citations
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
January 2013 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss.
August 2011 in “SpringerReference” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss.
January 2004 in “Springer eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss.