42 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New hair products are being developed to keep hair and scalp healthy for everyone.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the scalp can cause hair loss and should be considered in similar cases.
June 2025 in “SAS Journal of Medicine” Early diagnosis of tufted hair is crucial for managing folliculitis decalvans, a chronic scalp condition.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Double trichophytic closure effectively treats thin scalp scars and reduces patient costs.
October 2010 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In 2010, Marco Toscani's team introduced a new scalpel for hair transplants that cuts parallel to hair follicles, reducing hair loss and improving on previous methods.
August 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Long-term use of high-dose topical minoxidil can cause thickened, ridged scalp.
6 citations
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June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
18 citations
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November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in this case was caused by a tumor, not typical baldness.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp nerve issues are linked to hair loss in men.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Botulinum toxin might help with some scalp conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
7 citations
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May 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
25 citations
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March 2012 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Photodynamic therapy successfully treated a difficult scalp condition causing hair loss.
4 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” 63 citations
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Psoriasis causes changes in certain keratins and shrinks sebaceous glands in the scalp.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Proper scalp care can improve hair health and delay ageing signs.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Review” A young man developed a rare, bilateral scalp condition after head trauma, causing hair loss but no neurological or eye issues.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Changes in scalp microbes may contribute to hair loss, suggesting new treatment options.
110 citations
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August 2014 in “International journal of cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
1 citations
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
Calcium hydroxide in an ayurvedic product caused hair breakage.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cutis” Scalp rolling might help regrow hair in people with a hair loss condition called Alopecia Areata.
April 2022 in “Microbiology and Immunology” A specific DNA pattern in Malassezia restricta may be linked to hair loss in men.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Early detection of scalp signs can prevent permanent scarring in Lichen Planopilaris.
24 citations
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November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.
8 citations
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.
59 citations
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.