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research Acquired pili torti--a structural hair shaft defect in anorexia nervosa.

15 citations , March 1996 in “PubMed”

Anorexia nervosa may cause a hair defect called pili torti due to malnutrition and high vitamin A levels.

research Proteomic analysis of hair shaft and nail plate.

29 citations , August 2011 in “PubMed”

Hair and nail proteins, mainly keratins, are crucial for structure and can indicate health issues.

research Hair loss in children.

6 citations , May 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood”

Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.

research Acquired Structural Defects of the Hair

12 citations , March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.

research Locations of synthesis of hair structural proteins in human anagen follicles

7 citations , April 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Hair structural proteins are synthesized sequentially in specific cells, offering a new way to study hair proteins and defects.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

in Shaved/buzzed 88 upvotes 2 years ago

The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.

community If you are a young guy worrying about hairloss

in Shaved/buzzed 168 upvotes 2 years ago

A 26-year-old man embraced baldness, gaining confidence and personal growth, and encourages self-acceptance. Others discussed hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, but he did not use them.

community FDA Policy Shift Explained: What It Actually Means for PP405, VDPHL-01, Breezula and Hair Loss Drug Timelines

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 5 months ago

The FDA policy change may speed up approval for hair loss drugs like PP405, VDPHL-01, and Breezula by potentially eliminating the need for a second confirmatory Phase 3 trial. Approval timelines could be as early as 2028 for some treatments if Phase 3 results are strong.

community What Are the Technicalities of Curved Hair Transplantation?

in Transplants 4 upvotes 3 months ago

Curved hair transplantation requires specialized tools and techniques to avoid damaging hair follicles, with modified FUE being the preferred method. Proper extraction and implantation angles are crucial to prevent complications like keloids and sterile folliculitis.

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