January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
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January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The refined wash test is a reliable way to measure daily hair loss and can tell the difference between different types of hair loss.
61 citations
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October 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for monitoring hair and scalp diseases.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Recognizing Jacquet's sign helps diagnose and treat traction alopecia accurately.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using minoxidil and tofacitinib together can effectively treat severe hair loss.
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November 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
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June 1990 in “PubMed” Hair varies in size and features depending on body region.
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June 2022 in “Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica” Understanding cultural hair care practices is essential for improving hair health in the African American population.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Eating well and avoiding synthetic hair products are key for healthy hair.
10 citations
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January 1979 in “PubMed” Minimal scalp shaving before neurosurgery reduces infections and offers psychological benefits.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More research is needed to create personalized treatments for seborrheic dermatitis in people with curly hair.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A new method using bands and finger sheaths from gloves to manage hair during surgery is effective, quick, and reduces hair damage.
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
January 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” A holistic lifestyle and ethical practices are key to managing hair disorders and improving well-being.
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
46 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
25 citations
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May 2019 in “Cosmetics” 18-MEA and cationic surfactants can restore and maintain hair's hydrophobic nature, improving its beauty and feel.
122 citations
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October 2010 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Washing hair with water or shampoo lowers cortisol levels in hair.
January 2005 in “한방재활의학과학회지” Most alopecia patients were young adults with oily scalps, often linked to stress and family history.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Botanical extracts from peas and chia seeds improved scalp health and protected hair from pollution.
Diagnosing scalp fungal infections is difficult due to similar symptoms with other conditions, requiring careful examination and specific tests.
April 2019 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” The grey patch variant of tinea capitis is most common, mainly spread through family and animals.
January 2009 in “Fashion business” Ayurvedic oils effectively reduce scalp bacteria and improve hair health.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” Shampoo B, which uses water-soluble silicone, is better at detangling hair in wet conditions due to its two-layer conditioning film.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
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February 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.