51 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous glands in bald scalp have greater androgen binding affinity and capacity than those in hairy scalp, possibly contributing to the androgenic response seen in male pattern baldness.
69 citations
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August 1988 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
130 citations
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that frontal and frontoparietal hair recession is relatively common in women, especially after menopause, and may not indicate abnormal androgen metabolism absent other virilization signs.
15 citations
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
7 citations
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.
75 citations
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November 1965 in “Textile research journal” This study found that papain/bisulfite disintegrates human hair cuticles by dissolving the endocuticle, potentially accelerated by ethanol's removal of cell membrane material.
19 citations
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March 1961 in “Nature” A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.