6 citations,
January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
5 citations,
September 2016 in “Security science and technology” DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
5 citations,
January 2013 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
5 citations,
May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
4 citations,
November 2012 in “Dermatitis” A man got severe skin irritation after using marking nut sap for hair loss.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering” The study found a green method for strengthening hair works on all hair colors and is eco-friendly.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy may not show hookworms clearly, and comparing it with tissue studies could improve diagnosis accuracy for skin conditions caused by parasites.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss affects 32.3% of women, increasing with age and showing no racial differences.
2 citations,
January 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Using a special laser and skin medication together successfully cleared a skin condition in a pregnant woman.
2 citations,
January 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Male and female human hairs have different microscopic structures that can help in forensic analysis.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Annals of phytomedicine” The herbal hair dye with a 1:2 henna to indigo ratio works well, is safe, and eco-friendly.
1 citations,
December 2019 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Anti-androgen drugs can help reduce OCD symptoms, but more large-scale trials are needed to confirm their effectiveness.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
1 citations,
February 2003 UV radiation causes significant protein loss and color changes in hair, especially blond hair.
[object Object] January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Polyherbal hair dyes are safer and more eco-friendly than chemical dyes.
June 2024 in “JURNAL PENDIDIKAN DAN KELUARGA” Celery extract can be used as a natural hair tonic for treating hair loss.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” The F2 hair tonic with shallot extract is effective and stable for hair growth.
A man had a rare pigmented nodule on his scalp that developed from birthmarks.
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A baby with a skin condition improved with treatment but developed a rare form of the condition affecting only his trunk.
September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ al-Muẖtar li-l-ʿulūm” Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.
January 2021 in “Indonesian Journal on Medical Science” The hair tonic with aloe vera and celery was successfully made, with the first formula being the most stable.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
September 2019 in “Mağallaẗ al-ʿulūm al-ṭabīʿiyyaẗ wa-al-ḥayātiyyaẗ wa-al-taṭbīqiyyaẗ” Camel hair from Afif can be improved for textiles by adding chemicals or blending with other fibers.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
The extract combination can promote hair growth and act as a natural hair dye.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Non-melanoma skin cancer in darker-skinned people can be misdiagnosed, so doctors need to be more aware to diagnose it correctly and early.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SOX4 is crucial for the development of melanoma.