179 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Ingrown hairs are a common feature in scarring alopecias due to follicular damage.
103 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology” Blocked hair follicles cause acne, and studying tiny early acne spots helps understand its severity.
October 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman has a skin condition involving nodules, scars, and hair loss.
40 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Perifollicular erythema can indicate active frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Folliculin slows hair growth, and blocking it might help treat hair loss.
5 citations
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March 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Multiple trichofolliculomas can look like multiple trichoepitheliomas on the face.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “Conservation Physiology” Hair follicles increase hair cortisol levels, so consistent hair collection methods are important.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The microstrip technique for hair transplantation is effective and discreet for patients needing fewer than 1500 grafts.
3 citations
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September 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” Transplanting 2,800 to 4,000 hair units closely together is a complex procedure that requires preparation.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
January 2023 in “Медицинский вестник Северного Кавказа” The patient with Hoffman's folliculitis got better with the right treatment, leading to hair regrowth.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Apoptotic cells may trigger cell death in hair follicles during their regression cycle.
October 2025 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” Proper care and management are crucial for successful hair transplants and minimizing complications.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” A man with a skin nodule was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called cutaneous focal mucinosis, which can be confused with other skin cancers.
June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” A woman had a rare, non-cancerous skin growth on her face, which was removed and did not come back after a year.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Cystic panfolliculoma is a rare, harmless tumor that can be confused with other skin tumors.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Acta biomedica scientifica” Women of reproductive age with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience hair loss.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman's scalp nodule was a common, harmless pilar cyst, treated by surgical removal.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular dystrophy in immunocompromised patients may be linked to medication or viral factors and can improve with treatment changes.
45 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Analyzing follicular fluid can help predict and improve outcomes for women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Early detection and treatment of folliculitis keloidalis can prevent disease progression.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
December 2025 in “SAS Journal of Medicine” Trichofolliculoma is a rare, benign scalp tumor that can be cured by surgical removal.
11 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
5 citations
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February 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
June 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A man with total hair loss developed blackhead-like spots on his scalp, possibly because no hair was present to help drain oils.
141 citations
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November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.
35 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.