September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a new column featuring multiple choice questions about hair disorders, with answers and explanations provided at the end of each column.
August 2025 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” In this study, hair loss was found to be associated with increased depressive symptoms among MZ generation individuals, particularly affecting women, smokers, and older age groups, suggesting a potential link between hair health and mental well-being.
April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article proposes a standardized naming system for areas of the balding scalp to improve communication among hair restoration professionals, but it reports no clinical results.
January 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that human embryonic stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote hair growth and enhance the transition from the telogen phase to the anagen phase in mice, especially under hypoxic conditions.
July 1985 in “American pharmacy” This study found that topical minoxidil significantly increased terminal hair growth in men with early male pattern baldness compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, gene expression changes in rat whisker follicles after methamphetamine administration may serve as indicators of the drug's rewarding effects and potential addiction pathways.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study suggests that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling activity, which is essential for periodontal ligament homeostasis under occlusal hypofunction conditions.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”
In this case report, a 23-year-old man experienced dizziness, blurred vision, malaise, and fatigue after excessive use of topical minoxidil for three days, with symptoms resolving once minoxidil was discontinued.
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January 1991 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology” This study found that hirsute women had a significantly higher incidence of psychological issues compared to controls, unrelated to the severity of their hirsutism or androgen levels.
January 2025 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” The study found that a novel mixture of mastic gum and peppermint extract increased hair growth and gloss in C57BL/6 mice, showing potential as a botanical alternative for promoting hair health.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
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September 2019 in “Experimental Psychology (formerly Zeitschrift für Experimentelle Psychologie)” This study found that negative social attractiveness ratings for bald men by same-aged women occurred only when individuating information about the target was absent, while the physical attractiveness stereotype remained active at an implicit level.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study found that BBS7 is downregulated in occlusal hypofunctional periodontal ligament, suggesting it plays a crucial role in maintaining Shh signaling for PDL homeostasis.
January 2012 in “Open MIND” This case report details a 61-year-old Afro-Caribbean man with pseudofolliculitis barbae induced by oral minoxidil.
This study found that among male university students in South Dakota, hair loss, including thinning and receding hairlines, impacted their psychological well-being, with 32% bothered by their hair condition, highlighting the importance of treatment options and open discussion to improve confidence and reduce distress.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This meta-analysis utilized genome-wide association data to explore the genetic traits related to perceived youthfulness across different sex groups in the UK Biobank, incorporating factors like facial aging and lifestyle habits, but the abstract does not report specific results.
November 2010 in “SciVee” 28 citations
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October 2010 in “Targeted Oncology” This case report presents an instance of tufted hair folliculitis in a woman treated with trastuzumab, highlighting a previously unreported skin side effect of this selective HER2 inhibitor.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses a randomized trial comparing rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% for treating androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors mention ongoing research.
December 2022 in “PubMed” 66 citations
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August 2007 in “Applied and environmental microbiology” This study engineered a bioluminescent yeast strain responsive to androgenic chemicals, demonstrating rapid and sensitive detection suitable for high-throughput screening and environmental monitoring.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
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October 2022 in “Sci” This review discusses the use of helmet designs in integrative medicine and transcranial photobiomodulation, highlighting new developments and potential future advancements in sensor-controlled therapy helmets, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that acetyl zingerone methyl ether (MAZ) in hair dyes and haircare products may reduce oxidative damage, improve hair condition, and enhance the longevity and quality of dyed hair color.
August 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This report describes a case where a 44-year-old male treated with vorasidenib for diffuse low-grade gliomas developed unexpected hair growth, including in areas of severe hair loss, after one month, highlighting a previously undocumented side effect.
November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, combining photobiomodulation therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy over 24 weeks significantly increased hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to a sham device control, with minimal side effects reported.
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January 2021 in “SISTEMASI” This study found that the multi-thresholding method was the most effective for segmenting hair during laser removal, as it clearly distinguished hair patterns with minimal noise.