3 citations
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January 2020 in “International journal of trichology” Congenital triangular alopecia is a hair loss condition present from birth or early childhood with no effective treatment needed.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosome-based therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata but need more research.
57 citations
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November 2024 in “Aggregate” Smart hydrogels can improve diabetic wound healing by adapting to wound conditions and providing controlled treatment.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
3 citations
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
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.
December 2018 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Topical minoxidil 1% and 2% are twice as effective as placebo for female pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
43 citations
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November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil 2% effectively treats female hair loss, promoting growth and density.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
182 citations
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December 2007 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
50 citations
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August 1999 in “Experimental dermatology” The control system for hair growth cycles is not well understood and needs more research.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
75 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
68 citations
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May 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” SA linked to mitochondrial issues and oxidative stress, while AGA involves disrupted hair growth genes.
3 citations
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February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA can appear as patchy hair loss in younger men, not just the usual pattern.
November 2015 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A 55-year-old woman with several health conditions did not see hair regrowth after a transplant.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.
64 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Misdiagnosis of LPP in AGA patients can cause hair transplant issues.
65 citations
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July 2020 in “Science Advances” Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.