January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
November 1983 in “American Biology Teacher” Pattern baldness is likely caused by a dominant gene influenced by testosterone levels, making it more common in men.
Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
April 1969 in “Postgraduate medicine” Use corticosteroid cream and triamcinolone injections for treating alopecia areata, and consider wigs and tranquilizers for support.
April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
July 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Alopecia patients have less GPER-1, which might affect hair loss.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Covering a wound can stop hair growth by promoting scarring, but boosting a process called Wnt signaling can help hair grow back even when the wound is covered.
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June 2021 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Targeting Hedgehog signaling may help treat ligamentum flavum fibrosis.
May 2019 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
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November 2021 in “Current Opinion in Genetics & Development” Wounds can cause new hair growth in adult mice, influenced by Wnt signaling.
March 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Botanical extracts can help treat hair loss in people with certain genetic conditions.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Grzegorz Ziembicki significantly advanced surgical education and practice, innovating techniques and advocating for the medical profession.
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October 2006 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Warfarin is effective but risky, requiring careful monitoring to prevent bleeding.
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January 1998 in “Studia Anglica Posnaniensia: international review of English Studies” Wound-induced hair growth may help study regeneration and aging, but it's unclear if this ability decreases with age.
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June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
December 1986 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
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February 2022 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” Wrightia tinctoria extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt signaling helps regenerate hair follicles in wounds by reducing skin cell sensitivity to mechanical stress.
March 2017 in “De Gruyter eBooks” The Leechbook shows how hair and sexual health were key to medieval masculinity and some remedies may still be useful.
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January 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vermeer likely omitted eyebrows for style, not due to hair loss.
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June 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” John H. Woodbury pioneered early U.S. cosmetic surgeries but ended in bankruptcy due to legal issues.
Mechanical stress causes ligament thickening through WISP-1 and Hedgehog signaling.
A woman successfully sued for not being told about a medication's side effects, emphasizing doctors' duty to inform patients.
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” The dressing can track joint movement and speed up healing of joint wounds.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” Buxus wallichiana has compounds that support its use in traditional medicine.