January 2015 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study found that glucose starvation and hypoxia are physiological triggers of ER stress in in vitro differentiated adipocytes, rather than high concentrations of saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, or proinflammatory cytokines.
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that tianeptine may suppress the transition to catagen, promoting hair growth in a stress-induced alopecia areata mouse model.
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March 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, no significant differences in cellular stress response or growth capabilities were found between FUE and FUT hair restoration techniques.
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study suggests that COVID-19 infection may trigger telogen effluvium, a condition of hair shedding, though medication side effects and pandemic-related stress cannot be excluded as contributing factors.
August 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants” In this review, potential causes of COVID-19 and immunization-induced hair loss are explored, highlighting the need for early treatment and further research to clarify whether stress, viral infection, treatment medications, or nutritional deficiencies are responsible.