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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The Mona Lisa's high forehead and sparse eyebrows might be due to a hair loss condition or Renaissance fashion trends, but the actual reason is unknown.
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” Artificial hair implants can cause severe skin problems, often needing surgical removal.
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October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair shaft disorders cause fragile, brittle, and abnormal-looking hair.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” The combined hair transplant technique was effective and had high patient satisfaction.
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July 1997 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair restoration surgery has evolved over time, with a focus on natural-looking results and managing patient expectations, while also considering potential complications and the lifelong progression of male pattern baldness.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition that usually improves with age but can be hard to diagnose and stressful for the family.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eyelashes are important for looks and eye protection, and more people are treating sparse eyelashes; more research is needed to understand eyelash biology and improve treatments.
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September 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
The document concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition where hair is thin and easily pulled out, often improving with age.
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September 2011 Other common signs, not just the well-known immune cells around hair bulbs, are important for diagnosing hair loss from alopecia areata.
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December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A unique type of lupus panniculitis causes reversible hair loss on the scalp in East Asians.
10 citations,
October 2014 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Botulinum toxin type A injections improved hair growth and scalp health in a woman with radiation-induced hair loss.
4 citations,
May 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.
2 citations,
February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bimatoprost solution 0.03% is effective for treating sparse eyelashes.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Some people with lichen planus pigmentosus might later develop frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Only anti-androgenic drugs likely halt AGA progression.
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December 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Fat tissue stem cells may help increase hair growth.
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February 1999 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Finasteride potentially treats hair loss by reducing DHT production.
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January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
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July 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adult human skin can grow new fine hair follicles after a deep exfoliation treatment.
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Aging in hair follicle stem cells leads to hair graying, thinning, and loss.