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March 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that psychoemotional stress disrupts hair growth in mice by terminating anagen and suggests a potential pathway for pharmacological management of stress-related hair loss in humans.
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August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the biologic and psychosocial significance of hair, the current limitations in hair growth drugs, and anticipates future therapies based on advancing hair follicle research.
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October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” This study found that unilateral topical latanoprost use for glaucoma was associated with hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of eyelashes in the treated eye compared to the untreated eye.
This review discusses comprehensive information on hair growth, its clinical and environmental influences, and provides a detailed guide for diagnosing hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.
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April 1994 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.