November 2024 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” The document discusses the evolution of human hair loss and its implications, highlighting that hair on the head protects the brain by reducing solar radiation. It identifies genetic, immune, and endocrine factors as causes of hair loss, specifically scarring alopecia and androgenetic alopecia. The paper suggests that maintaining good scalp hygiene and a positive mood can prevent hair loss. For scarring alopecia, medical treatment is necessary, while Minoxidil is recommended for androgenetic alopecia. These measures aim to help individuals with hair loss regrow hair, aiding in brain heat dissipation.
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March 1989 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
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February 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that a new system using the SALT score should replace the current alopecia areata classification for better accuracy in assessing severity and prognosis.
Micro-needling with growth factors and minoxidil improved hair growth in a balding man.
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March 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress stops hair growth in mice by causing early hair growth phase end and harmful inflammation through a specific nerve-related pathway.