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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed swelling in her body after taking low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, but it resolved after stopping the medication.
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
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September 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” ALRV5XR effectively increases hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia without adverse effects.
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” A girl had two rare hair conditions that helped understand their overlap.
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May 2018 in “Journal of nutritional health & food science” Nutritional supplements can help manage hair loss and promote hair growth by strengthening hair roots and countering harmful effects of pollution, smoking, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
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September 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Noninvasive scalp imaging techniques can improve patient care by reducing the need for biopsies.
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
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July 2021 in “Genes” A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
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August 2025 in “Medicina” Non-invasive imaging techniques improve scalp condition diagnosis and patient quality of life.
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June 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Trichoscopy is better than the hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Metabolomics can identify hair damage markers, but its use in creating treatments is uncertain.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Autosomal recessive woolly hair is rare and involves tightly coiled hair without other health issues.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil can significantly improve hair growth in children with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
May 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Circ 0020938 slows down hair growth in cashmere goats.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Vitamin D3 is a safe and effective alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata, with fewer side effects.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” Topical minoxidil is safer and improves hair density better than oral minoxidil.
Advancements in diagnostics, treatments, and technology have improved hair loss detection and restoration, with some types being reversible.
October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
YH0618 helps reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
March 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saudi dermatologists know about low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss but don't often prescribe it, partly due to its unavailability.
November 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss increased after a New York Times article.
October 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Standardized data is essential for diagnosing scalp and hair conditions in males.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-dose oral Minoxidil is an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal serious side effects.