42 citations
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June 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
45 citations
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April 2013 in “Cell Transplantation” Activin B improves wound healing and hair growth by helping stem cells move using certain cell signals.
43 citations
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological reviews” New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
23 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Chemotherapy caused hair loss with specific patterns, but most patients had hair regrowth after treatment, while some had lasting hair loss.
December 2020 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The boy's itchy scalp and hair loss were likely due to head lice treatment.
165 citations
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
152 citations
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April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
88 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
82 citations
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
30 citations
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
22 citations
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March 2020 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
15 citations
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April 2020 in “Intestinal Research” FMT for ulcerative colitis may also help with weight loss, hair loss, arthritis, and allergies.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
2 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Stopping forehead irritation and using hydrocortisone helped a man's skin, Martinique has lower melanoma rates, a man had an allergy to a specific antifungal, another had unexplained cysts, certain drugs can cause skin reactions without always being interrelated, a link between Fanconi anemia and a skin condition was suggested, high levels of a certain protein may play a role in a type of psoriasis, and there's a need to study the connection between scalp pain and hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review determines effective, safe treatments for female hair loss.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Herbal shampoo is safe, effective, and good for hair and scalp health.
October 2023 in “International journal of science and research” Ayurvedic treatments can effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Areata without side effects.
August 2023 in “Dermatology reports” A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Follicular targeting could improve hirsutism treatment by focusing directly on hair follicles.
September 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Skin diseases are common in HIV patients and could help detect HIV early in Ethiopia.
June 2020 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment effectively reduces hair fall and increases hair growth in patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), but it may cause pain.
24 citations
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September 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
January 2022 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Dermoscopy helps doctors recognize a type of benign skin tumor called pilomatricoma.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
30 citations
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
8 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.