October 2014 in “Cancer Research” This study observed that applying a GMP-grade botanical extract to the scalp increased Bcl-2 levels, potentially preventing premature hair follicle apoptosis in chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced alopecia.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 84% of menopausal participants in England reported hair symptoms like shedding, thinning, and texture changes, with many seeking advice online and from nonmedical sources, highlighting the need for better information and support pathways.
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February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” The debate focuses on the role of catagen and hair shedding mechanisms in telogen effluvium.
February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article critiques the limited clinical applicability of recognizing catagen in hair cycle studies, emphasizing its importance in histologic diagnosis and the continuum with telogen effluvium.
In this review, researchers explain various hair loss treatments in South Africa, detailing how they work, who can use them, possible side effects, and guidelines for safe application, helping readers make informed decisions about hair care.
This study reviews common hair loss treatments used in South Africa, including minoxidil, topical finasteride, and scalp rollers, detailing their mechanisms, suitable users, side effects, and application needs to help readers make informed choices and create a hair care routine.
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October 1989 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” This study found that infused mouse epidermal growth factor induced wool follicle involution through a quasi-physiological process similar to catagen and a separate pathological action, resulting in fleece 'break' or shedding.
December 2004 in “Reproduction Fertility and Development” This study used porcine models to isolate and culture stem cells from brain and hair follicles, shedding light on differentiation processes and potential markers for stem cell compartments under lab conditions.
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April 1967 in “Australian Journal of Zoology” This study describes the stages of hair follicle development and foetal pelage growth in southern elephant seals, highlighting the formation and shedding processes of the first and subsequent hair generations.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Crash diets can cause temporary hair loss, and professional medical advice can prevent serious health issues.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews the diagnostic process for hair problems, emphasizing the importance of thorough patient evaluation and communication but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the skin regeneration process in spiny mice and highlights differences from laboratory mice, focusing on potential molecular and immune system roles without reporting new experimental results.
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March 1968 in “The BMJ” In their 1957 study, Neuman and Neuman suggested that magnesium deficiency may inhibit the ion exchange process required for calcium ions to enter extracellular fluid, potentially affecting calcium mobilization.
November 2001 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses how metabolic imbalances can trigger telogen effluvium by causing hair follicles to prematurely enter the shedding phase, and includes no new research findings.
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January 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that scanning electron microscopy with argon sputter etching visualizes hair lipids at the cell membrane complex as distinctive convex structures, shedding light on their role and localization in human hair.
July 2026 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study identified a crucial Gli2-Serpinh1 regulatory axis that regulates fibroblast state transitions during skin wound healing, shedding light on fibroblast heterogeneity and suggesting potential precision regenerative therapies.
January 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” This study revealed that heterozygous mice with the hairy ear mutation exhibited significant gene expression changes related to hair growth, such as upregulation of hair keratin and keratin-associated proteins, shedding light on the Hoxc gene cluster's role in this phenotype.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Medicine” In this study, researchers explored the link between COVID-19 and hair loss, finding that the virus can cause hair shedding in up to 20% of patients, potentially due to multiple factors including inflammation and psychological stress.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma with microneedling for hair loss was mostly well tolerated, but some patients experienced mild side effects like scalp itching, transient hair shedding, and lymphadenopathy.
Patient history is key in diagnosing hair loss types.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a 58-year-old woman with telogen effluvium linked to COVID-19 whose hair loss symptoms greatly improved after using a specific hair care routine for 30 days.
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November 2011 in “Revista Médica Clínica Las Condes” This review explores the physiopathology and treatment of hair and alopecia and reports no new experimental findings.
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October 2023 in “Biology” In this study, researchers observed that fasting-induced molting in laying hens led to increased thyroid hormones, which may regulate feather molting by affecting hair follicle growth through specific signaling pathways, highlighting molecular changes during induced molting.
May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
June 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
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April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses hair shedding in women and does not offer new research results; it highlights the need for objective criteria to define excessive hair shedding.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This clinical study found that Rosmarinum officinalis mother tincture significantly improved hair volume and density in individuals with diffuse hair loss by enhancing hair parameters measured through a hair shedding visual scale and ponytail thickness test.
August 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, 30% of a diverse female sample reported experiencing what they perceived as excessive hair shedding, often beginning abruptly and without an attributable cause.
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February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study established and validated a visual scale to assess hair shedding in women with thick hair, finding it effective in distinguishing greater hair loss among women with female pattern hair loss compared to those without.
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January 2006 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that Malassezia carriage was significantly more common among participants experiencing hair shedding, suggesting a potential link between this fungal presence and hair loss.