May 2026 in “International Journal of Health Management Review” This study found that the use of high pH chemical agents for hair straightening can cause significant damage to hair, including protein degradation and weakened fiber strength, and may lead to permanent scalp conditions like contact dermatitis and cicatricial alopecia.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, the author summarized activities from a six-month internship in community and hospital pharmacy settings, exploring topics like skin microbiome health implications and advancements in antiviral therapy for Hepatitis B and D, highlighting the pharmacist's role in patient care and innovative treatments.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dermal papilla and peribulbar dermal sheath cup cells in mice can both induce hair follicle formation, suggesting they may have similar functional roles in hair growth.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study demonstrated that blocking S100A3 in mice inhibited hair growth by delaying the anagen phase and reducing the number of hair follicles, suggesting S100A3 as a potential target for hair loss treatments.
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata cases with high sensitivity and specificity in a dermatology clinic setting.
