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February 2008 in “PubMed” This study found that low iron stores are a risk factor for excessive hair loss in non-menopausal women.
September 2026 in “Journal of Hair Restoration and Regenerative Medicine” This study observed that hair loss in young adults is associated with several lifestyle factors, including oxidative stress and metabolic imbalances, despite normal androgen levels and a lack of family history in most cases.
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October 1990 in “Alcoholism/Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research” The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
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December 2017 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review evaluates dihydrotestosterone's role in androgenic alopecia and proposes a model suggesting that chronic scalp tension and inflammation contribute to hair follicle miniaturization, identifying fibrosis, calcification, and tension as treatment targets.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study explores the potential of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a novel adjuvant therapy for eczema, positing that it may alleviate inflammation, enhance skin barrier function, and reduce recurrence.