June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences” This study found that a wheat-protein based herbal shampoo with natural ingredients demonstrated good conditioning performance, cleansing properties, and surface tension, helping to clear dirt, dandruff, and promote hair strength and darkness without causing hair damage, but further work is needed to enhance its quality.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews traction alopecia, discusses its clinical presentation and severity grading, and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight controversies in its treatment and prevention strategies.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that mechanical tension significantly impacts lymphocyte function, and that a complete lymphocyte population is essential for effective wound healing and reducing inflammation.
January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.
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December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This review describes an improved scalp reduction technique that removes two to three times more bald skin than previous methods, utilizing wide undermining, serial relaxing incisions, and adrenocorticosteroids.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that mechanical stress may influence androgenic alopecia patterning through a stretch-induced and androgen-mediated mechanotransduction mechanism in dermal papilla cells.
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August 2021 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” This study found that chitin nanofibrils prepared by the aqueous counter collision process exhibited superior emulsifying properties for stabilizing oil droplets in Pickering emulsions compared to cellulose nanofibrils.
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December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study suggests that peri-incisional triamcinolone acetonide may subtly benefit wound edge apposition in low-tension scalp regions during hair restoration surgery, but shows no statistically significant overall effect.
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December 1972 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” Ethanol spreads well on hair at low humidity but less so at higher humidity due to water condensation.
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September 2019 in “Experimental cell research” This study found that BMP2 increased PTEN expression and induced autophagy, promoting hair follicle stem cell differentiation in both in vitro models and a mouse wound model.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that B cells have dual roles in tumor immunity, with regulatory B cells potentially hindering immune responses against tumors in the melanoma mouse model.
August 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Changing hairstyles can prevent hair loss caused by tension.
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January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” The authors suggest that male-pattern hair loss may be linked to neuropathy caused by tension on scalp nerves, potentially worsened by testosterone, and propose electrical stimulation as a temporary treatment.
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that adult trichotillomania is a chronic disorder often linked with high psychiatric comorbidity and suggests the tension-reduction criterion in diagnoses might be too restrictive.
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August 2025 in “Fermentation” In this study, researchers produced a biosurfactant from yeast that effectively reduces surface tension, acts as a good oil emulsifier, demonstrates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and exhibits no cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
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September 2023 in “PLoS biology” This study found that mesenchymal cells in mouse and chicken embryonic skin undergo a process of migration driven by tissue tension and WNT secretion, influencing their dispersal and integration into dermal condensates.
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This case report highlights the successful use of the Bardach modification of the curved tripod flap for repairing cicatricial pressure alopecia, offering a natural appearance and effective tension distribution in scalp reconstruction.
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November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that enlarged facial pores in women show distinct microstructural alterations, including regular keratinocyte arrangement and irregular dermo-epidermal junctions, highlighting changes in skin tension linked to pore enlargement.
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July 2025 in “Nature Communications” In this study using mice, researchers found that the Piezo1 channel regulates metabolic changes and immune cell infiltration during skin growth under tension, with altered expression of glycolysis-related genes and increased macrophage activity observed in stretched skin.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study highlights that wearing religious head coverings, such as hijabs, turbans, and wigs, is associated with traction alopecia due to hairstyling practices creating tension on the scalp, and offers culturally sensitive recommendations to mitigate this risk without compromising religious beliefs.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” This report describes a case of temporary hair loss due to telogen effluvium after rhytidectomy, suggesting dermatologic surgeons consider preventive measures to minimize trauma and tension on hair follicles during surgery.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article discusses traction alopecia in children and adolescents, emphasizing its occurrence due to hairstyles that exert chronic tension on hair, but reports no new findings.
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January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” This review discusses past research on the chemical and physical properties of human hair, focusing on structural analysis and mechanical property measurements with methods like SEM and tension tests, but adds no new findings.
This study found that Fraser's Dolphin, a tight-skinned mammal, can regenerate complex skin architecture with minimal scarring after large full-thickness wounds, even in high-tension environments, offering insights into regenerative healing mechanisms typically obscured by fibrotic responses.
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May 2023 in “JAMA dermatology” Tight hairstyles can cause hair loss, which can be permanent if not treated early.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This systematic review found very weak evidence supporting the use of minoxidil as an adjunctive treatment for traction alopecia, with improvements noted from 3 months onwards, primarily based on limited case reports and retrospective case series.
July 2024 in “Federal Practitioner” Act quickly to prevent permanent hair loss from tight hairstyles.
July 2005 in “CME: Your SA Journal of CPD” This review discusses the use of botulinum toxin as a treatment for chronic headache, highlighting its safety and acceptance among patients, but reports no new clinical results; the authors stress the need for comparative studies with standard treatments.
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October 1997 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This discussion reviews the complexities of trichotillomania's symptoms, pathology, and treatment, but reports no new research findings; it highlights a specific illustrative case.