research The Fatty Acids and the Skin: A Focus on the N-6 Family of Unsaturated Fatty Acids November 2012 Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin, and while deficiency is rare in Western societies, it can cause dry, scaly skin and hair loss.
research Use of the Skin Sandwich Technique to Probe the Role of Hair Follicles in Sonophoresis 11 citations, February 2012 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ultrasound increases skin permeability but blocks hair follicles.
research Semiology of Skin Toxicity Associated with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors 38 citations, February 2012 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.