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research Pathologic Hairpulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting

84 citations , October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry”

This review examines the existing research on pathologic hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting, suggesting these behaviors are underrecognized and may benefit from a unified diagnostic categorization; it reports no new clinical findings.

research Cross-sectional survey examining skin picking and hair pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic

12 citations , December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, individuals with body-focused repetitive behaviors reported increased symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the psychological impact of pandemic-related societal changes on this population.

research Sleep quality and its clinical associations in trichotillomania and skin picking disorder

8 citations , February 2021 in “Comprehensive psychiatry”

This study found that adults with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder experienced significantly poorer sleep quality, which was linked to various factors including age, stress, distress tolerance, impulsivity, and comorbid mental disorders.

research Obsessive-compulsive skin disorders: a novel classification based on degree of insight

21 citations , September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This article proposes a new classification, the Obsessive-Compulsive Insight Continuum, to help dermatologists better understand and diagnose skin disorders with obsessive-compulsive features.

research Analysis of the Processing Histology of Mink Skin

January 2019 in “Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association”

This study observed that processing techniques such as degreasing, bating, and tanning influence mink skin by altering the distribution of fat glands and collagen fibers, potentially impacting hair follicle structure and mink product quality.

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Community Join

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community Are these derma rollers bad/ineffective? Bought this just a few days ago and today I was watching a YT video where the guy said that these stainless steel ones can be more harmful and that the ones with titanium needles should be preferred. So should I buy a titanium one or am I okay with these?

in Product 12 upvotes 2 months ago

Titanium-tipped derma stamps are preferred over stainless steel rollers for safer and more effective skin treatment. Rollers can cause skin damage if used incorrectly, while stamps provide cleaner punctures.

community Does microneedling damage scalp?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling does not prevent future hair transplants, but some surgeons report the skin becomes "harder" in treated areas. There is no clear evidence to confirm this effect.

community Sergio Ramos (41) btw. Does winning the world cup make you baldness resistant?

828 upvotes 1 month ago

Sergio Ramos is admired for his hair despite playing in the sun for years, with speculation about genetics, hair treatments, or surgeries like finasteride or dutasteride use. The conversation humorously suggests winning the World Cup might make one resistant to baldness.

community Can plaques and build up on the scalp potentially stop new hairs from growing there?

4 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Scalp build-up may affect hair growth, but experiences vary. Treatments mentioned include ketoconazole, clobetasol, and Head & Shoulders shampoo.

community Most Underrated Hack for Hair Loss is Water

in Chat 68 upvotes 8 months ago

Filtered shower heads may improve scalp and hair health but do not affect male pattern baldness (MPB). Genetics and factors like DHT and scalp tension are more significant in hair loss.

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Learn

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learn Melatonin

Can melatonin cause side effects on the skin or hair? No study links melatonin to hair loss; reports are anecdotal. Some users report scalp dryness or irritation from topical products, and a safety review lists mainly mild side effects such as sleepiness and headache.

learn Follistatin

Can follistatin be applied to the skin, and does any form of it treat hair loss? No study shows that follistatin applied to the skin works, and no form of follistatin is an approved or proven hair-loss treatment. Follistatin injections, "research peptides" and gene therapies sold outside regulated trials are unapproved and of unknown safety.

learn Hyaluronic Acid

Does hyaluronic acid really hydrate the scalp, or is it mainly for skin care? Hyaluronic acid improved hydration of facial skin in trials. It has not been tested on the scalp.

learn Osteopontin

What does osteopontin do in skin healing and inflammation? Osteopontin takes part in wound repair in mouse skin; its role in human scalp healing and inflammation has not been studied.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Does scalp micropigmentation work on all skin tones and hair colors? Providers say SMP pigment can be matched to many skin tones and hair colors; claims that it works on all of them are marketing.

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