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January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
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January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.
Lhx2 is a crucial regulator of the Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early mouse retinal development.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
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April 2021 in “Biology” Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.