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64 citations,
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7 citations,
April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
4 citations,
January 2007 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” A horse's sudden hair loss was caused by an allergic reaction to a coat conditioning powder.
3 citations,
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42 citations,
May 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Ginsenoside F2 from ginseng may increase hair growth better than standard treatments by affecting cell growth signals.
18 citations,
December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
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7 citations,
January 2016 in “Laboratory Investigation” TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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June 2001 in “American Journal of Pathology” The document concludes that understanding how hair follicles naturally die and regenerate is important for insights into organ development and could impact health and disease treatment.
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50 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
3 citations,
June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
65 citations,
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13 citations,
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48 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Valproic acid may help hair grow and could be a safe treatment for hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.
July 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A woman had temporary hair loss due to a stress-related condition after a facelift.
28 citations,
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14 citations,
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13 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology” Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.
10 citations,
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7 citations,
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4 citations,
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2 citations,
August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.