33 citations
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August 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study suggests that acquired progressive kinking of hair, which typically appears at or after puberty, may be androgen dependent and could progress to male pattern baldness.
April 2018 in “Rheumatology” This study found that self-reported alopecia was common in lupus patients, often characterized by changes in hair texture and volume, and was associated with anti-Ro antibodies and significant anxiety.
10 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study identified that certain diseases, including AIDS and systemic lupus erythematosus, may cause African hair to change to a silky, wavy texture similar to neonatal hair in affected patients.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Drug safety - case reports” In this report, two women treated with alitretinoin experienced persistent curling of their previously straight hair, suggesting a likely causal link between the medication and hair texture changes.
60 citations
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September 1979 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that spironolactone reduced testosterone production and urinary 17-ketosteroid excretion, leading to a decrease in hair growth rate and a change in hair texture in women.
12 citations
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February 2006 in “Lipids” This study found that in Japanese, German, and American females, changes in hair lipid patterns with age may reflect alterations in sebum excretion and affect hair texture.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, oral supplementation with NMN for 12 weeks in middle-aged Japanese women significantly increased hair growth density and diameter and improved subjective assessments of hair texture and quality of life, with no significant changes in hair hormone concentrations observed.
12 citations
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October 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the expression of certain hair follicle-related genes differed between growth phases in Angora goats, with HOXC13 showing overexpression during the anagen phase, potentially influencing the mohair's shine and texture.
February 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This narrative review concluded that facial aging involves complex anatomical changes that require multimodal rejuvenation approaches, integrating fillers, collagen stimulators, botulinum toxin, and energy-based devices for effective results, while emphasizing the need for scientific evidence and patient safety in aesthetic treatments.
January 2016 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study suggests that the phenotype of melasma in women is influenced by structural and cellular changes across the epidermal-melanin unit, not just melanocyte hypertrophy, highlighting potential roles for dermal damage repair and fibroblast senescence.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study developed a stable nanoemulsion-based hair serum containing M. oleifera seed oil, which maintained its physical characteristics and reduced the oil's sticky texture, making it more suitable for hair loss treatment compared to traditional formulations.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 14-year-old male with alopecia areata subtotalis and nail involvement showed significant improvement after 9 months of treatment with oral tofacitinib, including complete hair regrowth and nail texture improvement, though further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that fibroblasts from mature skin showed significantly reduced mechanical force production compared to young skin fibroblasts, suggesting age-related changes in cellular mechanical properties.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that in healthy adult women, a collagen and antioxidant-rich treatment significantly improved skin elasticity, hydration, texture, and reduced wrinkles and hair fall over 56 days compared to a placebo, indicating its efficacy and safety.
10 citations
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” This review explores hair signs related to nutrition disorders, such as thin and dyspigmented hair, without presenting new clinical findings; the authors highlight unknowns regarding underlying causes.
47 citations
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November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses how various factors, including cosmetic procedures and scalp conditions, can damage hair, but highlights the availability of products to improve hair health; it reports no new empirical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review examines the androgen-dependent subtype of acquired progressive kinking of the hair and suggests it may be an early indicator of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between subtypes for clinical decisions.
November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” This review discusses the impact of chemotherapy-induced alopecia on cancer patients, the current use of scalp cooling for prevention, and potential future treatments, but presents no new clinical results.
40 citations
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August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety” This article reviews how various drugs may cause hair loss, stimulate growth, or alter hair characteristics, but reports no new clinical results; drug-induced hair loss is typically reversible.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Rheumatology” This study found that 59.7% of lupus patients self-reported alopecia, which was linked to anti-Ro antibody presence and cutaneous SLE symptoms but not to age, ethnicity, or medication.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “PubMed” This review discusses the classification of female androgenic alopecia using the Ludwig classification and details the hair growth cycle but provides no new clinical results.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews various congenital and acquired hair shaft disorders, examining their characteristics and potential links to wider health conditions, but does not present any new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses an observed case of hair repigmentation linked with etretinate therapy but reports no new research findings.
17 citations
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November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case report describes repigmentation and curling of hair in a patient undergoing acitretin therapy.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This study found that the formulated herbal hair serum improved hair growth and hair weight with minor sensitivity after application and demonstrated stability for seven days.
22 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the role of iron from cosmetic sources in skin nutrition and reports no clinical results, highlighting its significance for skin, hair, and nail health.
3 citations
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November 2019 in “Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience/Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience” Valproate can cause both hair loss and curly hair in bipolar disorder patients.
This literature review suggests that oral minoxidil may improve tolerability compared to its topical form for treating androgenetic alopecia, although individual treatment plans are necessary due to differing side effects and response patterns.
January 2020 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” This article describes how recognizing distinct trichoscopic features aids in diagnosing various dermatological conditions and hair loss, but it reports no new clinical findings.