Understanding the Human Hair Growth Cycle
Human scalp hair does not grow continuously from birth to old age. Instead, every hair follicle runs through a repeating cycle of growth, regression, and…
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Investigating the Link between Vaccination and Hair Loss: Focus on Telogen Effluvium and Beyond
Vaccinations have long been recognized as essential public health tools that reduce the burden of infectious diseases worldwide. With the rapid development and widespread administration…
An Overview of Human Hair Follicle Embryogenesis
Human hair follicle embryogenesis is a complex and tightly regulated developmental process. This biological phenomenon is governed by an intricate interplay of molecular signals, cellular…
Vitamin D in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly referred to as pattern hair loss, is a prevalent condition affecting both men and women, characterized by progressive hair thinning…
The Pathology of Androgenetic Alopecia
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as pattern hair loss, represents a prevalent condition affecting both men and women. It is characterized by progressive hair thinning…
Do humans have episodes of seasonal hair shedding
The enigma of human evolution is characterized by the reduction of body hair, with thick hair persisting primarily on the scalp, axilla, pubic region, and…
Is Long Hair only Found in Humans?
Throughout human history, long hair has been a coveted characteristic, perceived as an emblem of beauty, strength, and social status. Most people cannot grow their…
Unraveling Telogen Effluvium: An Introduction
The term “telogen effluvium” was first introduced to the medical lexicon in 1961, despite the symptom it describes – diffuse hair shedding – having been…