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January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics” The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.
15 citations,
May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss, showing different signs at various stages of hair thinning.
24 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The study found that hair follicles are above muscle connections in the scalp, which may help protect stem cell areas.
6 citations,
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” SA linked to mitochondrial issues and oxidative stress, while AGA involves disrupted hair growth genes.
2 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Each group of hair follicles on the scalp shares one muscle that helps control hair movement.
1 citations,
June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller reticle sizes are as accurate as the standard size for measuring hair density in hair restoration.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.
49 citations,
August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
41 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” FUE provides minimal scarring and quick recovery in hair transplantation, and surgeons not using it may lag in technology.
40 citations,
March 2019 in “Nature Communications” CRAC channels are crucial for the development and function of specialized immune cells, preventing severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
22 citations,
February 2002 in “Journal of theoretical biology” The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
19 citations,
March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
17 citations,
December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The osteopontin gene is active in a specific part of rat hair follicles during a certain hair growth phase and might affect hair cycle and diseases.
17 citations,
June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chinese patients have fewer hair follicles than Caucasians, and transplanting hair at 40% of normal density works for natural-looking hairlines.
14 citations,
July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
9 citations,
July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
8 citations,
February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a popular hair transplant method with minimal scarring that can transplant many grafts quickly and improve appearance and psychological well-being.
June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chinese scalps have fewer hair clusters than Caucasians, and transplanting 30 clusters per square centimeter creates a natural-looking hairline for bald Chinese individuals.
100 citations,
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss severity relates to increased miniaturization in female pattern hair loss.
93 citations,
June 2001 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
68 citations,
March 2002 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Nonionic liposomes are the best for delivering genes to skin cells.
59 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
55 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
53 citations,
May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation may not work for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as transplanted hair was lost when the disease came back.
49 citations,
November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.