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    Glossary Mechanical Stress

    physical forces exerted on hair or scalp causing damage

    Mechanical stress refers to the physical forces exerted on hair strands or the scalp, which can lead to damage or hair loss. This can occur from actions like tight hairstyles, frequent brushing, or the use of harsh hair accessories. For professionals, understanding mechanical stress is crucial for advising patients on hair care practices to prevent traction alopecia and other forms of hair damage.

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      research Understanding breakage in curly hair

      12 citations , July 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
      This study found that mechanical damage from grooming and environmental factors contributes to crack formation and eventual breakage in African-American hair, highlighting the need for continuous care.

      research A guide to diagnosis and management of hypertrichosis

      1 citations , January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.”
      This review from JAAD Reviews provides a comprehensive overview of hypertrichosis, discussing its diagnosis, treatment options like topical and laser therapies, and special psychosocial considerations for pediatric patients to better support clinicians and researchers in managing this condition.
      Contemporary And Future Treatment Of Ischemic Stroke

      research WSPÓŁCZESNE I PRZYSZŁOŚCIOWE LECZENIE NIEDOKRWIENNEGO UDARU MÓZGU

      January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie”
      This study discusses current surgical treatments for ischemic stroke, emphasizing the confirmed effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy, and notes that advances in early recognition and rapid intervention at specialized stroke centers have significantly reduced mortality rates in recent decades.

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