60 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
August 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a detailed and well-organized resource on skin conditions, useful for medical students and dermatologists.
36 citations
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.
July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Understanding androgen metabolism and thorough medical history are crucial for assessing and treating hair disorders.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Most injecting drug users in the study had hepatitis C and skin problems, which moderately affected their quality of life.
January 2014 in “Astrocyte” Some drugs may cause hair loss in women.
January 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
28 citations
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September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
48 citations
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June 2000 in “Japanese Journal of Cancer Research” Dimethylarsinic acid speeds up skin tumor growth in certain mice.
January 2026 in “Medicine” Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation, but more safety studies are needed.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Diphencyprone initially increases mouse hair growth, then slows it, possibly due to changes in specific protein levels.
36 citations
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September 1996 in “PubMed” DP and DS cells are different from DF cells in structure and function.
27 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” November 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” October 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
August 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Improving access to hidradenitis suppurativa care can reduce social disparities.
July 2021 in “Clinical case reports and studies” Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
January 2000 in “Dermatology”
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Modern Applied Science” The method accurately detects and removes hair from skin images to improve melanoma diagnosis.
14 citations
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September 2007 in “Steroids” The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
25 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
61 citations
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March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
May 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Hyperbranched polymer dots significantly boost hair regrowth better than minoxidil.
November 1968 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” 3 citations
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May 2002 in “PubMed” The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
43 citations
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April 2011 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgens increase muscle mass by promoting myoblast growth through ornithine decarboxylase.
49 citations
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” DHEA treatment helps grow pubic hair and boosts mood in girls with adrenal issues.