23 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
101 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Very few people experience increased hair growth after laser hair removal, especially those with darker skin and black hair.
21 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Different human hair follicle stem cells grow at different rates and respond differently to a baldness-related compound.
5 citations
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August 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 20-year-old had hair loss and skin issues from lichen planopilaris starting at age 10.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” Hair greying is seen as a sign of aging; temporary fixes like hair dye are used, but a balanced diet and hair care can help manage it.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Hair changes may indicate disease activity in pemphigus patients.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Hair follicles in nonsegmental vitiligo are better protected from immune attacks than in alopecia areata.
17 citations
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May 2007 in “Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology” Clozapine levels in hair reflect dosage and bind more to pigmented hair.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
82 citations
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January 1997 in “Forensic science international” Drugs can be incorporated into hair based on their chemical properties and hair pigmentation.
15 citations
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December 1972 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
8 citations
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March 2014 in “American Journal of Pathology” Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.
September 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Non-invasive methods can effectively monitor hair growth cycles, aiding hair loss treatment development.
20 citations
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
Minoxidil can cause hair to turn yellow.
16 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron therapy cured the boy's hair color issue.
January 2019 in “Global Dermatology” Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
18 citations
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August 2014 in “Lipids” Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.
84 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
5 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” PUVASOL might effectively treat complete scalp baldness.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing rare hair loss disorders.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.
Hairlessness in mammals is due to complex genetic changes in both genes and regulatory regions.
June 2025 in “Bioinformation” Premature greying of hair in young adults is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and nutrient deficiencies.
6 citations
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June 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Panfolliculoma is a rare, non-cancerous growth related to hair follicles.
April 2013 in “Cancer Research” SKH1 hairless mice have identifiable epidermal stem cells with specific markers.
32 citations
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March 2016 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” African hair is curled, Asian hair is thick, European hair is lighter, and chemical methods help identify hair color differences.
7 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” EGFR inhibitors often cause dry, brittle hair and eyebrow/eyelash changes.