21 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Croatian Medical Journal” Patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease often have skin problems like vitiligo and alopecia areata.
12 citations
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June 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.
11 citations
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November 2019 in “Clinical Case Reports” A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” More vellus hairs in frontal scalp indicate early female pattern hair loss.
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.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.
5 citations
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November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Cutis” More inclusive research is needed to effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in Black patients.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of Korean Medical Association” Recognizing nail changes helps diagnose and treat non-infectious skin diseases.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
April 2026 in “Scientific Reports” MSF-VMDNet accurately segments skin cancer images better than existing methods.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” Technology, like stem cell therapy and teledermatology, is improving dermatology care.
August 2024 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective treatment for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conference highlighted new diagnostic tools, the role of genetics in hair loss, and emerging treatments.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss, showing different signs at various stages of hair thinning.
29 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
12 citations
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May 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AGA progression involves increased lipid synthesis, electron transport, and hair follicle miniaturization.
The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
February 2023 in “Indian Journal of Postgraduate Dermatology” The IADVL offers residents grants, scholarships, training, and learning resources for academic growth.
October 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” Histopathology is crucial for accurately diagnosing eruptive vellus hair cysts.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” 675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth and density in AGA patients.
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.
51 citations
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January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
108 citations
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March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.