28 citations,
January 2012 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome, where hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, is not rare and requires early detection to prevent serious damage.
20 citations,
April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
19 citations,
May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
18 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Rectangular black granules, solitary yellow dots, and mostly single-hair follicles suggest Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
7 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Certain Ayurvedic herbs may help manage premature greying of hair.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” Natural plant-based substances can be used as effective hair dyes.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” NOC-4 extract promotes black hair and hair growth effectively.
June 2018 in “International journal of trend in scientific research and development” The review explains how hair products work and the science of different hair types to help improve hair care research.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
152 citations,
January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
116 citations,
December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.
98 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
68 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
65 citations,
September 2017 in “British Journal of Cancer” Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.
58 citations,
September 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.
44 citations,
August 2010 in “Lupus” Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
43 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The article concludes that advancements in hair cosmetics require dermatologists to stay informed about products and their potential risks, including allergies and higher risks for hairdressers.
43 citations,
July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
41 citations,
October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” Better hair care products are needed to protect against grooming and chemical damage.
33 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
29 citations,
March 2008 in “Postcolonial Studies” The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
25 citations,
June 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling helps increase the absorption of a melanin product into hair follicles, which may improve laser hair removal effectiveness.
24 citations,
January 2006 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hair sunscreens are important for maintaining hair's cosmetic value.
24 citations,
May 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most new moms had their hair grow back within 4-6 months after childbirth, and hair loss is likely due to hormonal changes.
20 citations,
August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
18 citations,
March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.