January 2023 in “European endocrinology” People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Alopecia areata does not affect areas with psoriasis plaques.
8 citations,
October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and response to stress.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
2 citations,
January 1995 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” Ethyl Carbitol is the best at preventing split ends in permed hair.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
7 citations,
August 2008 in “Cases Journal” A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
48 citations,
September 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Loss of OGG1 increases skin inflammation and auto-antibodies in lupus.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Materials today: proceedings” Caffeine may be good for hair growth and skin care because it binds well with keratin.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” Thyroid autoimmunity may be involved in some female hair loss, suggesting the need to test for thyroid antibodies in these patients.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by genetic factors and hormones, with different mechanisms in men and women, and can be linked to insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” A girl's hair loss from a pharmacy error improved after getting the right medicine.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
August 2023 in “Physician's journal of medicine” Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that can lead to an underactive thyroid and is treated with medication and sometimes diet changes or surgery.
December 2022 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi dergisi” Two calves died from ethylene glycol poisoning, a condition more common in pets.
The bar-cartridge type implanter is the best for implanting dermal papilla cells efficiently and at controlled depths.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-15 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks and encourages hair growth.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Baricitinib improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients with hair regrowth.
94 citations,
February 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” EGF makes hair follicles grow longer but stops hair production.
18 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.
11 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
9 citations,
January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The new automatic tool accurately measures hair thickness and is reliable.
January 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Therapy” Electric Follicle Stimulation may promote hair growth and density with no known side effects.
July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women may have multiple causes, and eyebrow regrowth possible with specific injections.
227 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
207 citations,
January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
150 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
75 citations,
January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
73 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.