November 2015 in “Indian drugs” The aerial roots of the Ficus benghalensis plant contain flavonoids, phenolics, and saponins.
110 citations
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August 2015 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new method accurately classifies hair types, showing global hair diversity.
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January 2007 in “Human biology” Human hair can be classified into eight types based on physical features, not ethnicity.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain black hairstyling practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, requiring better management and education.
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Burn care for the elderly needs improvement, with more research and specific guidelines required.
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” EP 2 receptor is essential for heart repair by helping macrophages work properly.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.
24 citations
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
12 citations
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July 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Curly hair breaks due to mechanical damage and environmental factors, not chemical makeup, and needs ongoing care to prevent breakage.
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August 2021 in “PubMed” Oral spironolactone effectively treats hair loss with mild, manageable side effects.
8 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
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February 2024 in “JAAD International” ChatGPT is preferred for creating dermatology patient handouts, but all models can be useful with oversight.
3 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA may be a fibroproliferative disorder, and anti-fibrotic therapies could help.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Dermatologists need to understand diverse cultural hair practices to offer better care.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “PLOS Digital Health” Large language models often give biased or inaccurate medical responses, especially for LGBTQIA+ prompts.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Metabolic issues may trigger lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, and treatments targeting these issues could help.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Sebaceous glands are often preserved and PPARy expression is constant in some cases of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss is more common in summer and fall.
October 2025 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers”
Compounded topical minoxidil works better and is more tolerated than over-the-counter minoxidil for treating hair loss in Black women.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is generally safe for alopecia areata patients over 72 months.
November 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
The C-CAT tool helps assess and improve treatment for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
September 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Low-dose metformin may help hair regrowth and reduce inflammation in CCCA.
July 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss patterns in Asian and Black women are unique and may affect treatment.