231 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
5 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” A method was developed to grow hair follicles in a lab for research on hair growth and health.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Proteomics. Clinical applications” Hair protein analysis could improve medical testing and understanding of hair characteristics.
December 2021 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” The homemade hair oil made from natural ingredients helps hair grow, reduces hair fall, dandruff, and graying, and makes hair shiny with few or no side effects.
June 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Men prefer less invasive cosmetic procedures and need different treatment approaches than women.
42 citations
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June 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
29 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Psychological interventions can improve mental health and quality of life in people with alopecia.
March 2014 in “Journal of clinical microbiology” Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
June 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Early minipulse corticosteroid therapy can effectively treat scalp discoid lupus in children.
The Breast Utility Instrument was developed to assess quality of life in breast cancer patients.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has many health benefits, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has many health benefits but needs more research for full understanding.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The new tool helps measure the impact of alopecia areata on children's quality of life.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, but more research is needed.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
76 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
35 citations
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September 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia.
24 citations
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
14 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” New therapies for alopecia areata show potential but need more research.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat may help skin health and repair, but more research is needed.
Advances in RNA research and skin models offer hope for better skin healing without scarring.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
10 citations
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April 2003 in “Clinical neurology and neurosurgery” Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can cause temporary brain issues that may improve on their own.
January 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Medicine” A specific RNA can help hair growth in baldness by boosting stem cell activity.
May 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata has a high chance of persisting and relapsing, with a significant risk of total hair loss, especially if it starts in childhood.