25 citations
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February 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.
24 citations
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January 2014 in “PubMed” Imiquimod cream 5% effectively treated generalized discoid lupus erythematosus.
14 citations
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January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
10 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatitis” Ethnic hair products contain different allergens than nonethnic ones, with fragrance being the most common in ethnic products.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing minoxidil and should not use it.
5 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Scalp allergic reactions are often missed, needing specific tests and avoiding certain hair products for proper treatment.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.
4 citations
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April 2017 in “F1000Research” Mitochondrial problems in diabetic nerve damage might cause pain by lowering the production of certain nerve-related steroids.
4 citations
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October 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” Head lice can cause unusual patchy hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
4 citations
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May 2012 in “BMJ Case Reports” A Nigerian baby with neonatal lupus got better with treatment by 6 months.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” PCOS often causes acne, dark skin patches, excess hair, and hair loss, linked to hormone levels and obesity.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” People with autism are more likely to develop alopecia areata than those without autism.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Most hair dye allergies are caused by para-phenylenediamine (PPD), and safer hair dye options are needed.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Early intervention in patch-type alopecia may prevent progression to more severe forms by targeting immune pathways and preserving keratin.
August 2025 in “Cosmetics” Cosmeceuticals like sunscreens may trigger frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
February 2023 in “Global journal of health sciences and research” Zinc levels are not significantly linked to the presence or severity of alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Dermoscopy can help diagnose secondary syphilis by distinguishing it from other skin issues.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Vitiligo treatments are improving but relapses are common.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” Ayurvedic treatment led to significant hair regrowth in an 11-year-old with alopecia areata.
February 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Most alopecia areata patients in the study were women, aged 15-49, with patchy hair loss and often had other health conditions.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
April 2023 in “Voprosy kurortologii fizioterapii i lechebnoĭ fizicheskoĭ kultury” COVID-19 may cause hair loss, often after recovery, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common type.
August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The most common scalp problems in Sikkim were seborrheic dermatitis, androgenetic alopecia, and alopecia areata.
February 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Different hair loss treatment ingredients work well with TrichoTech™ vehicles for 3 to 6 months, making them good for use in hair treatments.