November 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” This study found that protective measures against COVID-19, such as prolonged mask-wearing and frequent hand washing, were associated with skin issues, hair loss, and nail brittleness among participants in Iraq.
161 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of experimental botany” This study found that specific ATP-competitive TOR inhibitors (asTORis) decrease root growth in Arabidopsis thaliana in a dose-dependent manner, similar to their effects on mammalian cells.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” This study found that transthyretin and megalin expression in human scalp hair follicles varies significantly with the hair growth cycle, peaking during anagen and diminishing in catagen and telogen phases.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.
55 citations
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August 2003 in “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study suggests that ultrasound and color Doppler analyses may enhance the differential diagnosis of GnRH-dependent precocious puberty in girls with premature breast development or pubic hair growth.
June 2026 in “Reproduction and Fertility” In this study, researchers highlighted that PCOS involves not only hormonal imbalances but also significant changes in the microbiome and immune system, which complicate its impact on fertility and suggest potential for new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
1 citations
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.
This study found that ponytails with small fractions of gray hair have significantly lower swing height and higher damping, affecting the dynamic movement and appearance compared to those with fewer gray hairs.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.
3 citations
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June 1981 in “PubMed” This article reviews the skin changes that can occur with hormonal contraceptive use and highlights various mechanisms and potential treatment strategies but reports no new clinical results.
July 2014 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” This study observed that certain changes in facial "heart representation areas," like eyebrow hair whitening and loss, are associated with cardiovascular issues and may correspond with increased Cardiac Troponin I levels.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter covers various dermatological drugs, cosmetics, and topical agents, focusing on the properties and uses of propolis, but does not present new clinical findings.
26 citations
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September 1969 in “The American journal of medicine” This article reviews Cronkhite-Canada syndrome as a distinct condition from Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and familial polyposis, with cases showing gastrointestinal polyposis, skin, hair, nail abnormalities, and hypoproteinemia.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This study reported two cases where infliximab-associated psoriasiform alopecia resolved with significant hair regrowth after stopping infliximab and using potent topical steroid treatment.
January 2025 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This abstract introduces dandruff as a key obstacle to achieving beautiful hair and a healthy scalp, noting its impact on appearance and self-confidence, but it does not provide study results.
4 citations
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August 2016 in “PubMed” This study analyzed how oxidative hair dye leaches from pigmented and nonpigmented hair during wash cycles, finding that melanin influences the dye deposition and leaching processes.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” This article reviews common skin reactions associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for understanding nursing care and oncodermatology.
88 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses common cutaneous reactions to targeted cancer drugs such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors and reports no new clinical results.
63 citations
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March 2000 in “Annals of clinical psychiatry” This article reviews the association between psychopharmaceuticals and medication-induced alopecia, noting that hair regrowth typically occurs after discontinuing or reducing the medication, while mineral supplements' effectiveness remains unclear.
43 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews innovations in hair cosmetics, focusing on esthetic procedures and products in the Indian market, and reports no new experimental findings.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Maturitas” This review discusses the management of hair loss in midlife women, focusing on female pattern hair loss, hair shaft alterations from hair care, and telogen effluvium, and reports no new research findings.
14 citations
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May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses tissue-expansion augmented scalp reduction as a surgical option for cicatricial alopecia patients who are otherwise not candidates for traditional hair replacement techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article presents a systematic approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to diagnose and manage common types of nonscarring hair loss in women, reporting no new clinical results.
11 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” This study observed that congenital hypotrichosis in crossbred cattle is linked to short, curly, dilute-color hair, potentially due to color dilution mutants in European breeds.
10 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the structure, functions, and growth cycle of human hair, emphasizing its reduced growth and protective roles, and reports no new research findings.
8 citations
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December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials” Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY” This systematic review and meta-analysis found 30 genetic loci associated with skin ageing phenotypes, noting shared biological pathways in aspects like pigmentation and wrinkling; researchers suggest further studies targeting the same SNP across populations could clarify these associations.
March 2026 in “European Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences” This study highlights restorative dermopigmentation as a growing field in aesthetic medicine, aiming to address skin concerns like alopecia and age-related pigment loss by improving aesthetic and structural dermal deficits.
April 2025 in “Health Science Reports” In this case-control study, researchers observed that smoking and lighter hair color significantly increased the risk of developing androgenetic alopecia, with older individuals and women showing higher prevalence rates, while hair thickness and shape were not linked to increased alopecia risk.