February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A new reliable scale improves accuracy in measuring hair density and treatment response.
33 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.
149 citations
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July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The dermal papilla is crucial for hair growth and health, and understanding it could lead to new hair loss treatments.
January 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides on the scalp.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The book "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" provides useful information on hair restoration techniques, though some methods discussed may cause scarring.
53 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
35 citations
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March 2007 in “Skin Research and Technology” The conclusion is that exogen is a unique hair cycle phase and the new sampling method specifically targets this stage, which may help in future hair loss research.
16 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
April 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman's hair loss was likely caused by a cream used for skin treatment and improved after she stopped using it.
PRP therapy is a promising hair loss treatment for people with alopecia.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “BMC surgery” A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
165 citations
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December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
129 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
9 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different areas of the scalp have varying hair thickness, useful for different types of hair transplant needs.
13 citations
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March 1990 in “JAMA” Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.
September 1997 in “BioMed Research International” Female pattern hair loss often starts in teenage years, reduces hair density, and can impact quality of life.
75 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
September 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Talquetamab may cause hair loss and skin issues.
January 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair care products with placental growth factor can improve hair thickness and density in postpartum hair loss.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “The Breast” Scalp cooling reduces hair loss during chemotherapy but doesn't help hair regrow after.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Supportive care in cancer” Hair mass index is a precise way to measure hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A botanical lotion can increase scalp collagen and extend hair growth phase, potentially improving hair thinning issues.
11 citations
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May 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
9 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
8 citations
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.