September 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair casts may be a useful clue for diagnosing hair loss during the resting phase of hair growth.
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December 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
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June 1967 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Plucking hairs in a certain way can result in intact hair roots, not related to baldness.
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January 2011 in “PubMed” The document concludes that most patients with endocrine disorders experience diffuse, non-scarring hair loss, with scarring hair loss being rare.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 4-year-old boy has a rare type of hair loss in a line pattern on his scalp.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Modern hair care trends often reinvent old practices to create new trends or reinforce existing ones.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Friction causes hair breakage during combing, and fragment count predicts hair strength.
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Camouflaging agents like hair fibers and wigs significantly improve appearance and self-esteem for most hair loss patients.
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March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Use hair-styling methods to hide thinning hair after surgery in women.
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February 2005 in “British Journal of Haematology” Chemotherapy caused the patient's hair to have alternating thick and thin segments.
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August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects men's physical health and women's mental health differently.
December 2010 in “CRC Press eBooks”
Hair loss in women can be caused by genetics, menopause, certain health conditions, and emotional stress, and it often results in thinner hair and a changing hairline.
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September 1997 in “PubMed” The uniform density approach in hair restoration is less noticeable in situations like wind or exercise.
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two Hispanic women developed Plica neuropathica, a condition causing tangled hair, possibly due to hair damage and various risk factors.
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October 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” External treatments can change hair growth patterns in nude mice.
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September 1968 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using hot combs can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp's crown.
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October 2016 Genetic hair disorders can indicate other hidden health problems.
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June 1972 in “PubMed” 15 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Using a hot iron on wet hair can cause dry, brittle hair with air bubbles inside.
September 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
September 2024 in “Cosmoderma” The young man has complete hair loss and skin bumps, with no other health issues or family history.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
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October 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” Head lice can cause unusual patchy hair loss.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Vigorous rubbing of herbal powder on the scalp caused hair damage and loss.