8 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Higher hair iron levels are linked to changes in brain structure and function.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This review discusses the anatomy, aging pathophysiology, and various surgical and non-surgical options for rejuvenating the upper face, including antioxidants and non-ablation laser, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified distinct and diverse fibroblast populations in female scalp cells that lose their signature and identity with age, highlighting significant age-related changes, such as increased fibrosis, DNA damage, and senescence, which may affect scalp dermal support for healthy hair follicles.
March 2012 in “Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine” Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.
59 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review considers oxidative stress effects on hair aging and emphasizes the need for dermatologists to recognize and treat factors affecting scalp and hair health, but it provides no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article discusses how the brain's neural circuits evaluate skin aging to judge social standing and suggests that people often attempt to deceive themselves and others about their true age.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that different stressors causing premature senescence in fibroblasts resulted in distinct changes in lipid profiles, particularly sphingolipids, which may affect the behavior of senescent skin cells.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Low dose finasteride causes only minor changes in PSA levels in men over 50 with BPH.
21 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights multiple factors contributing to hair graying, such as oxidative damage, melanocyte changes, and genetic influences, and suggests that repigmentation may be temporarily reversible, offering potential targets for future treatments while urging caution when applying mouse model findings to humans.
December 2025 in “Preprints.org” This study examined dermal papilla cells from hair follicles, finding that gene expression changes linked to wound healing and stem cell activity align with hair follicle regression, which could inform strategies for hair growth and skin rejuvenation.
3 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this descriptive study, elderly patients most commonly presented with skin wrinkling, xerosis, and eczematous conditions, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing normal age-related from pathological skin changes.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this pilot study, minoxidil-treated scalp skin grafts from hair loss patients on mice showed increased expression of key anti-aging biomarkers and hair regrowth, suggesting minoxidil as a potential anti-aging agent by boosting VEGF-A production in hair follicles.
68 citations
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
50 citations
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December 2013 in “Stem Cells” This review discusses the enhanced understanding of how stem cell niches respond adaptively to systemic signals, aging, and local perturbations, but reports no new research findings.
9 citations
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December 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that the biophysical properties of hair in Caucasian females with brown hair significantly change with age, and smoking or being overweight was linked to smaller hair cross-sectional areas.
1 citations
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January 1989 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” In this study, minoxidil did not demonstrate any anti-aging effects on postconfluent hair follicle cells, as no difference was observed in cell proliferation or differentiation compared to controls.
In this 24-week study, oral supplementation with hydrolyzed low-molecular-weight porcine placental peptides significantly improved scalp elasticity, hair diameter, tensile strength, surface roughness, and luster compared to placebo, suggesting its potential as a nutritional intervention for age-related scalp and hair changes.
September 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This review highlights the importance of implementing dementia screening and cognitive evaluation in primary care to better prepare healthcare providers for managing cognitive impairment in the aging population.
February 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the deletion of NIPP1 in keratinocytes led to chronic skin inflammation and epidermal changes in mice, with early cell-cycle arrest and premature senescence observed, potentially contributing to reduced mutagen sensitivity.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that a catalytically active version of Vav2 significantly altered gene expression patterns in hair follicle stem cells in mice, with these changes varying over the animals' lifespans.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The book explains causes and treatments for common hair loss, its psychological effects, related health risks, and emphasizes early screening and lifestyle changes.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study outlines a framework for hair longevity that emphasizes prevention and integrative management of androgenetic alopecia by proposing a multi-targeted approach combining treatments, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
84 citations
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December 2017 in “EMBO Reports” This review discusses the role of circadian rhythms in stem cell differentiation and tissue regeneration, emphasizing their impact on organ physiology and aging, but reports no new experimental results.
32 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews the clinical aspects and potential mechanisms of chronic graft vs host disease skin manifestations, describing a novel form of premature skin aging, but presents no new research findings.
24 citations
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May 2010 in “Hautarzt” This review explores various hormone influences on hair growth and loss beyond androgens, noting that clinical hormone therapies for aging may impact hair due to associated hormone level reductions, but reports no new empirical results.
11 citations
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May 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” This paper proposes a theory explaining how the normal anabolic effects of androgens lead to structural changes and hair follicle miniaturization, contributing to androgenic alopecia.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the lipid composition of human hair across ethnic types, effects of damage on lipid content, and associated changes with diseases, but reports no new findings; further research is needed.
8 citations
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March 2015 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses aesthetic concepts in facial volume restoration but reports no new clinical results, highlighting strategies for mimicking natural facial shapes and the importance of highlights and shadows in aging.