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22 citations,
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6 citations,
November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
70 citations,
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10 citations,
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Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
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1 citations,
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August 2023 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Dupilumab may help hair regrowth in some patients with severe atopic dermatitis, but results vary.
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The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
22 citations,
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12 citations,
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70 citations,
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5 citations,
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10 citations,
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January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.