19 citations
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July 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
This case report describes a 9-year-old Korean boy with a calcified nodule on his earlobe, confirmed by histopathologic examination and Von Kossa staining.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “Plant biotechnology journal”
This study found that manipulating SIMK expression in alfalfa affects root hair growth, infection thread and nodule formation, and overall plant biomass, highlighting its potential biotechnological applications.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology”
This article describes a rare case of mixed black and white piedra in a patient's scalp hair, which is unusual as these two types of piedra rarely occur together.
17 citations
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June 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
This study observed that mice with a Cx43 mutation exhibited slower and asynchronous hair regrowth with severe cuticle weathering, mimicking aspects of hair phenotype in some ODDD patients.
Hair loss may be linked to thyroid issues, with some individuals noticing changes in hair texture when taking substances affecting the thyroid. Treatments mentioned include a topical mix of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with microneedling.
A user shared their hair restoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra body hair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to hormonal imbalances. Management includes consulting an endocrinologist and using aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole or supplements like DIM and zinc.
Hair loss resumed 10 months after a transplant despite using finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and an itchy scalp.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.