January 2005 in “Journal of Zhejiang University(Sciences Edition)” Yuyi hairless mice lose hair after birth, develop thick, loose skin with folds, and show disorganized skin structure as they age.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products used for 4 weeks made hair smoother.
Frontal hair in male pattern baldness shows reduced growth and thickness.
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Tightly curled scalp hair helps reduce heat from the sun, protecting against overheating.
January 2004 in “Modern Medicine” Androgenetic alopecia causes distressing hair loss in aging men and women.
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January 2018 in “Open Scholarship Institutional Repository (Washington University in St. Louis)” Medieval authors used hair in literature to challenge identity and societal norms.
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December 1995 in “Pediatrics” Infant hair loss is usually temporary and grows back without treatment.
December 2024 in “Nordisk tidsskrift for helseforskning” People with alopecia areata face challenges but find ways to cope and live fulfilling lives.
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February 2012 in “Archives of dermatology” Leg hair transplants can create a natural-looking hairline and show successful growth over several years.
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July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
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August 1978 in “PubMed” Many women's hair loss is due to health issues, medication, nutrition, or stress.
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
January 2019 in “日本皮膚科学会雑誌” January 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
June 2011 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Up to half of adult women may experience hair loss, and doctors should use medical history, exams, and tests to find the cause and treat it.
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December 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Naked hair shafts are significantly associated with scarring hair loss and may help diagnose it, especially when multiple are found.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Men who think they are losing hair feel worse about themselves, especially if they are younger.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy's hair loss was likely caused by a fungal infection.
Thicker hair resists fungal damage better, and hair color doesn't affect susceptibility.
January 2024 in “Grail of science” Premature hair graying is caused by various factors and mechanisms.
January 2013 in “The Pan African medical journal” Monilethrix causes short, fragile hair with no specific treatment available.
May 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” White hair can make the scalp look more visible, which may be mistaken for hair loss.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain black hairstyling practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, requiring better management and education.
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January 1985 Water makes hair more flexible, especially the outer layer.
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Hair can absorb and transfer opiates when soaked in water, with damaged hair absorbing more.
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April 1982 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
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November 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and skin are closely linked, and hair products can affect skin health.
February 2023 in “Journal of vaccines and immunology” Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, often on the scalp, and can be severe, especially with early onset or related health issues.