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September 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The new technique PÂTÉ improved the amount of scalp tissue removed in surgeries.
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
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July 2020 in “BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies” Human placenta helps hair grow back after chemotherapy by blocking cell death and increasing hair follicle growth.
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September 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Radiotherapy can cause rare changes in hair color, which should be discussed with patients.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's sudden hair loss three years after a bone marrow transplant was a sign of chronic graft-versus-host disease but improved with treatment.
January 2023 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Artemis protein may help control hair growth and health by influencing cell processes.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
184 citations,
February 2015 in “EBioMedicine” A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
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April 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.
145 citations,
December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.
120 citations,
October 2004 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
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June 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” VEGF stimulates hair cell growth and increases growth receptor levels through a specific signaling pathway.
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September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aggressive scalp squamous cell carcinomas have a high death rate and need early, strong treatment.
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December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
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November 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
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May 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” Scalp coverage scoring accurately measures hair loss and treatment effectiveness.
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December 2021 in “Scientific reports” Scalp hair sweating is a significant predictor of hair cortisol levels.
March 2024 in “Journal of biobased materials and bioenergy” Tea tree oil may help treat scalp alopecia by promoting hair follicle stem cell growth.
January 2024 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Ritlecitinib is safe and well-tolerated for treating alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
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May 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller hair grafts in transplants offer better cosmetic results and more styling options, but challenges like thinning and limited coverage remain.
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August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
219 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
April 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diabetic patients often have ingrown nails due to obesity, high blood pressure, past injuries, bad nail trimming, nail fungus, weak foot pulse, and weak knee reflex.