June 2026 in “Value in Health” The measures for eyebrow and eyelash hair loss in severe Alopecia Areata are reliable and useful for clinical trials.
February 2026 in “BMJ Open” This study found that the most significant negative emotional responses among cancer patients during consultations were related to treatment delays and the possibility of hair loss.
November 2025 in “Cancer Reports” In this study, women who underwent chemotherapy for breast cancer in Islamabad, Pakistan, reported significant physical and psychological challenges, as well as economic strain; the authors concluded that government support and improved pre-treatment counseling could help mitigate these issues.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inherited ichthyosis negatively impacts quality of life, affecting daily activities, self-image, and reproductive decisions.
November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study reported that online misinformation about alopecia is widespread, with myths including incorrect causes, criticism of conventional treatments, and promotion of unproven "natural" remedies, which could negatively affect patient outcomes.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances” In this research, the authors concluded that the long-term success of hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia is significantly influenced by how well patients manage their recovery period post-surgery.
August 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This protocol outlines a study aiming to develop a universal patient-reported outcome measure for various hair disorders through qualitative interviews, with no new clinical results reported yet.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study concluded that achieving 80% or more scalp hair, corresponding to a SALT score of ≤20, represents a clinically meaningful treatment success for patients with alopecia areata experiencing ≥50% hair loss.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This qualitative study found that healthcare professionals view psychosocial needs as a major reason for offering therapeutic education and self-management support for psoriasis, but efficacy remains uncertain.
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February 1998 in “Analytical Chemistry” Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study using human cell cultures, type 1 5α-reductase was found to vary in both protein heterogeneity and expression levels across different types of skin cells.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” This study identified 43 compounds in Platycladi Cacumen, including flavonoids, and found significant chemical variation in flavonoid content across different regions and processed products.
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November 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that chemotherapy in female breast cancer patients caused significant early hair loss, which began to recover three months after completion, whereas tamoxifen did not affect hair growth.
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that proteins secreted by early-passage dermal papilla cells, including SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1, may play significant roles in hair follicle regeneration.
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April 1998 in “MIT Press eBooks” This study found that topical application of N,N-dimethylglycine sodium salt increased dermal blood flow and velocity in human subjects, likely through its effects on endothelial cells and NO-dependent vasodilation.
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February 2019 in “Journal of patient-reported outcomes” This study identified common symptoms and side effects experienced by women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, including fatigue, hair loss, and impacts on daily activities and mobility.
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January 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The researchers reported that using extenders during scalp reductions increased effectiveness by 30 to 86% and prevented "stretch-back" in subsequent procedures.
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March 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study reports that the new neighborhood face index (NFI) demonstrates a remarkably high correlation with the physiochemical properties of benzenoid hydrocarbons, highlighting its potential as a predictive tool.
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July 2010 in “Journal of life sciences” This study found that gray scalp hair had a higher prevalence of continuous medullation and crenate cuticle type compared to black scalp hair among Bengalee males.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that injecting bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and conditioned medium into mice promoted hair follicle stem cell proliferation and transition to active growth phases, suggesting potential clinical targets for hair loss treatment.
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” This study identified 374 eQTLs in scalp hair follicles associated with genes involved in metabolic, mitotic, immune processes, and responses to steroid hormones, contributing insights into genetic variation and hair traits.
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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.
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February 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study used TMT-based quantitative proteomics to analyze the development of secondary hair follicles in fetal sheep, revealing increased follicle density and key proteins involved, such as COL1A1 and THBS4, indicating their potential role in wool quality traits.
This study found that some white or grey human hairs can naturally regain pigmentation, suggesting a potential temporary reversibility of hair greying associated with stress and molecular changes.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, female pattern hair loss in Chinese Han patients was characterized by decreased hair density and shaft diameter, with minor gender differences and the vertex most affected.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study developed a method to quantify hair loss in mice, aiding the evaluation of new treatments for alopecia.
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November 2001 in “Acc Current Journal Review” This review found that 5α‐reductase inhibitors were associated with slightly increased rates of decreased libido, erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, gynecomastia, and mood disorders compared to placebo, though their long-term effects remain unclear.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the Antera 3D® system provided an objective and sensitive method for assessing pediatric pathological scars, capturing significant changes in pigmentation, vascularity, and volume, compared to the traditional Vancouver Scar Scale and dermoscopy, which showed varied sensitivities across different scar parameters.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study identifies key attributes—luminosity, structural integrity, and vitality—that define hair vibrancy, providing insights to guide the development of hair products that align with consumer expectations.
September 2025 in “Value in Health”