August 2023 in “Dermatology Reports” Minoxidil, a common hair treatment, may cause hair to turn grey or change color, especially with long-term use or if you have a family history of grey hair.
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Trichoscopic patterns often overlap in scalp disorders, so dermatologists need to stay updated.
December 2022 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A young girl's foot lesion was actually a rare condition caused by a hair fragment under the skin, not a parasite.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lef1 is essential for normal skin, hair growth, and healing wounds in mice.
January 2022 in “Revista Saúde em Foco” Microneedling with growth factors significantly promotes eyebrow hair growth.
August 2019 in “Journal of Invertebrate Pathology” Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the Sonic hedgehog pathway can help regenerate hair follicles during wound healing in mice, potentially improving regeneration after injury.
March 2019 in “The International Journal of Advanced Smart Convergence” Radish saponin extract may help grow hair in balding mice.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphoid-specific helicase (Lsh) is crucial for skin growth, change, and healing after injury.
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Surgery may help infants with sagittal craniosynostosis develop more typical language processing.
October 2014 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Elidel combined with tretinoin is more effective for treating alopecia areata than Elidel alone.
March 2013 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” Using platelet growth factors can improve hair density in transplants, especially for those with fine hair.
September 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” A Brazilian Hair Restoration Surgery Society has been established.
April 2023 in “Science of The Total Environment” February 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Men with androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, often have abnormal blood flow in their small blood vessels, which might be linked to inflammation and stress.
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Wearing headcovers doesn't affect male-pattern hair loss severity.
129 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
90 citations,
January 1989 in “PubMed” 82 citations,
September 2011 in “Quality of Life Research” Choosing the right recall period for patient feedback is important for accurate data and depends on the disease, symptom changes, and patient impact.
68 citations,
April 2012 in “Digestive and Liver Disease” Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.
59 citations,
April 2016 in “Cell Reports” EdnrB signaling helps melanocyte stem cells regenerate and could be targeted to treat pigmentation issues.
58 citations,
June 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.
53 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes patterned hair loss, with some scalp areas more resistant to hair loss than others.
46 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
38 citations,
May 2017 in “Medical Science Monitor” Myositis in lupus patients is linked to skin rash, hair loss, blood issues, and high disease activity.
38 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
38 citations,
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
31 citations,
May 2018 in “Housing Theory and Society” Social housing is a system for those with limited financial resources, needing subsidies and an allocation system, with Germany fitting this criteria.
28 citations,
October 2004 in “Differentiation” A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.