8 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of medicine and life” This study found that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, was prevalent among 24% of COVID-19 patients, likely triggered by stress and medication related to the illness.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” This report discusses a case of hair toe tourniquet syndrome in an infant and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.
7 citations
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April 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that intermediate filaments and matrix proteins in presumptive hair shaft cells are synthesized sequentially, identifying a new polypeptide component that changes during hair cell differentiation.
6 citations
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October 2014 in “PubMed” This review discusses various hair disorders associated with autoimmune connective tissue diseases, particularly lupus erythematosus, and highlights diagnostic approaches but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, 2-deoxy D-glucose did not prevent the progression of alopecia areata or promote hair regrowth in a mouse model despite its efficacy in other autoimmune conditions.
4 citations
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April 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study used a novel HPLC-radiomatic flow scintillation system to measure 5α-reductase activity in dermal papillae from miniaturized hair follicles of the human occipital scalp, revealing significant variability in enzyme activity across samples.
May 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study evaluated factors influencing hair steroid concentrations in early infancy, finding small effects from birth mode, season, and age-related changes, suggesting hair analysis as promising for assessing long-term endocrine activity.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” This case report describes a father with HOXC13-associated pure hair-nail ectodermal dysplasia, presenting with severe nail dystrophy affecting all digits and notable hypotrichosis or complete alopecia.
In an observational study, researchers examined how wage increases during the COVID-19 Omicron variant period, amid historic inflation, were related to stress levels among early childhood educators.
January 2025 in “Journal of Inorganic Materials” This review outlines the potential of bioceramics to promote hair follicle regeneration and highlights their innovative applications for treating hair loss, emphasizing their capacity to enhance hair regrowth by releasing bioactive ions that support skin tissue repair.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study using a mouse model of Pemphigus vulgaris, researchers found that loss of desmoglein 3 adhesion in hair follicle stem cells triggers a regenerative program restoring stem cell function, requiring Hedgehog pathway suppression.
May 2022 in “Counseling And Psychological Services Dissertations (Georgia State University)” This study explored how chronic hair pulling behavior serves as a coping mechanism among African American women, particularly through the lens of eroticism, but reports on narratives rather than clinical results.
August 2021 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This review discusses recent advancements in behavioral and pharmacological treatments for trichotillomania but does not report new clinical results, emphasizing the need for rigorous future research.
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that in growing skin tissue, epidermal wound healing occurs at the expense of normal skin development, as it impairs hair follicle growth and does not activate tissue morphogenesis genes.
This article reports on a rare case of hair yellowing induced by topical minoxidil use and discusses drug-induced hair color changes.
December 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Endoglin is crucial for proper hair follicle cycling and the activation of hair follicle stem cell niches, based on its role in the feedback crosstalk between Wnt/β-catenin and Bmp/Smad signals.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article explores the social and psychological factors driving male body hair grooming and the psychosocial effects of both hair removal and male pattern balding, without reporting new clinical findings.
August 2013 in “eCommons (Cornell University)” This study found that transcriptional regulation by Runx1 and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors plays a crucial role in maintaining quiescence and promoting fate decision flexibility in hair follicle stem cells.
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that activating Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in hair follicles is sufficient to induce adipocyte generation in the dermis, affecting both hair follicle stem cell activation and adipocyte differentiation.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Psychological factors significantly affect hair health, suggesting a need for integrating mental health care in treating hair loss.
March 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This letter raises concerns about the use of hydrogen peroxide in hair restoration surgery but provides no new research findings.
March 2026 in “Scholarly Horizons University of Minnesota Morris Undergraduate Journal” This study explores how cultural perceptions of hair used in art have evolved from the Victorian Era to now, analyzing theories of disgust and abjection, and highlighting hair art's historical ties to death and mourning.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review discusses the efficacy, safety, and practical aspects of using Janus kinase inhibitors—baricitinib, ritlecitinib, and deuruxolitinib—as treatments for severe alopecia areata in an advanced practice provider context, without reporting specific study results.
March 2013 in “Journal of pediatric nursing” This case report presents a 14-year-old girl with type A insulin resistance, illustrating diagnostic processes to differentiate it from type 2 diabetes in the context of pediatric obesity and hyperglycemia.
35 citations
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February 2003 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” This study found that lead treatment enhances the imaging of organized hair lipid structures, revealing their orientation and possible composition as lead and calcium soaps, with potential applications in various fields.
4 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of molecular structure” In this study, the authors concluded that a hydrolyzed eggwhite protein treatment promoted the reconnection of disulfide bonds in excessively bleached hair, after reduction and oxidation processes in permanent waving.
22 citations
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This report describes a case where treatment with the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib significantly improved beard growth in a patient with severe alopecia areata, emphasizing its potential benefits for populations where beard hair holds cultural significance.
4 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine” Caffeine in hair might help identify people, but it's not always reliable.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study found that using a formulated herbal hair oil, which includes ingredients like Nigella sativa and Cocos nucifera, reduced hair fall progressively over periods ranging from 15 to 90 days among 25 volunteers, showing greater efficacy than simple purified coconut oil.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Nursing staff's mental health was affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.