March 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair with more melanin resists weather damage better.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
6 citations
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
February 2025 in “Journal of Women & Aging” Older Black women in the UK feel more confident and engaged when their hair is visible and celebrated.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Oral diseases”
52 citations
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August 1978 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
47 citations
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November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Healthy hair is shiny, smooth, and has clean ends.
January 2004 in “Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Dermatologie & Venereologie” Female pattern hair loss causes thinning hair on top of the scalp, treatable with limited success.
32 citations
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August 1984 in “Lancet” 2 citations
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July 2013 in “PubMed” The pubic hair loss was likely due to anorexia nervosa.
January 2008 in “대한미용학회지” UV exposure severely damages hair, making it rough and weak.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.
November 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” January 2025 in “Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited eBooks”
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 9 citations
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February 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
July 2024 in “Federal Practitioner” Act quickly to prevent permanent hair loss from tight hairstyles.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Avoid tight hairstyles and use minoxidil to prevent and treat hair loss in young Sikh boys.
June 2008 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Instructional sheets can help patients manage hair disorders.
January 2021 in “Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited eBooks” 67 citations
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July 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” The model accurately simulates human hair growth and hair loss patterns.
7 citations
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May 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
March 2016 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Tight hairstyles can cause a rare scalp condition with thick skin folds.
9 citations
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
March 2026 in “Open MIND”