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August 1995 in “Acta agriculturæ Scandinavica. Section A, Animal science” Adult male raccoon dogs shed their winter fur in spring and grow new fur for winter in autumn.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “International journal of pharmacy & integrated health sciences” Cosmeceuticals are popular for their skin health benefits and anti-aging effects.
1 citations,
June 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Darker skin provides more protection against UV damage and cancer.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can boost hair growth and improve hair quality.
May 2024 in “International journal of science and research” Unani treatment significantly regrows hair in young adults with androgenetic alopecia.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Hair samples can reliably monitor tacrolimus levels in kidney transplant patients.
Calcipotriene ointment improved a child's skin condition known as En coup de sabre.
May 2023 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” Forensic DNA phenotyping is becoming useful for predicting physical traits in criminal investigations but is limited by ethical concerns and incomplete genetic understanding.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An automated method accurately assesses melanoma risk using 3D body images to analyze skin traits.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sunlight simulation causes skin inflammation, with different skin types reacting at different levels of exposure.
October 2022 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” The method shows hair testosterone levels reflect those in saliva, but are affected by various factors and may indicate a risk for heart attack.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” Hair greying is seen as a sign of aging; temporary fixes like hair dye are used, but a balanced diet and hair care can help manage it.
July 2022 in “Postepy biochemii” DNA markers can predict physical traits for forensic use, but there are ethical and technical challenges.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” A man with a mental disorder turned his skin blue-gray by drinking silver to treat warts.
Minoxidil can cause hair to turn yellow.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often experience long-lasting changes to their hair after stem cell transplants.
April 2017 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” Hair analysis is crucial for diagnosing, managing, and monitoring addiction.
Green tea in shampoo can help hair grow, get stronger, control dandruff, and is good for fine hair.
May 2012 in “Nature Genetics” Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
New cancer drugs can cause skin side effects like rashes, dry skin, hair changes, and nail problems.
Hair ages by graying and thinning, treatable with medications, transplants, or hair dye.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 73-year-old man's grey-white hair turned dark brown after eczema treatment.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
96 citations,
February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
44 citations,
August 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a non-invasive way to diagnose hair and scalp problems without needing hair samples.
28 citations,
December 2006 in “Clinical lung cancer” Early recognition and management of skin side effects from new cancer therapies can prevent treatment delays.
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that uniform density hair restoration is generally preferred for its natural look, but the best approach depends on the individual's characteristics and preferences.
August 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Companies agreed to stop making false health claims about their products.